Thursday, January 15, 2009

Wiki Vs. Blog

The difference between a wiki versus a blog is that a blog is a place where only one person can write their ideas, and everyone else that views the blog is free to comment. However, on a wiki, everyone who is a part of the wiki is free to edit as well as comment on the wiki. Everyone can change information that is made available on the Wiki, where on a blog, only one person can make changes. In a wiki there may be a question asked by a teacher and then each person can go in and keep editing, and adding to what other people have already said.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Blog Response #1

What Do I Know and Think About Integrating Technology in the Classroom?

I don't know a whole lot about integrating technology in the classroom. I have seen technology improve tremendously over the years of my education. From the first computers in the classrooms that were basic Mac's and Windows, to Smartboards by the time I graduated high school, I have seen all extents of technology. I am familiar with most things, but I would not trust myself necessarily to use some of these newer technologies. I think that integrating technology in the classroom is essential for our children to stay with technology in the 21st century, a time period where change is happening faster than ever. I love technology and appreciate all the new technilogical advances that have been made in the recent past. I look forward to being able to use technology in my classroom in the future to enhance my students learning experiences.