It seems to me to have the potential for an incredibly rich learning environment at its best. perhaps students less likely to to speak out in a more traditional setting will be encouraged to do so. likewise i could see the five or ten percent of the more vocal and expressive students being able to find greater scope for creativity and thought in this medium, and less likely to take up an excess of class time.

seems like a good deal.

with all the inherent dangers of the web doesn’t it make sense to teach kids to filter the endless stream of information, reap the benefits of such a rich resource, and navigate dangerous waters in a safe environment? don’t we like to send our kids to young drivers before they get on the road?

Exploring and utilizing this technology in the classroom seems to be as much a responsibility of the school system as it is an opportunity for a renaissance in growth and learning. a good teacher doesn’t lecture from the pages of a dusty book, but teaches students how to learn, what questions to ask, and where to ask them. a Good teacher should motivate kids to find, open and learn from that book, but is there when they have questions. (and to point out the difference between email-eze, and what makes for good writing in other context. and if eecummings didn’t use capitals why should I? just my two cents for the day. thanks for the food for thought.)