The past two weeks have been very busy and do blur together. I've explored so many different applications available on the Internet. I've created a Wordle, I've edited photos using Photobucket, Picnik and Flickr, I experimented with Powerpoint (but sadly couldn't figure out how to share this with you!), I made a video clip about YouTube in collaboration with Kingsley (see his elearning blog) and I discovered Glogster.
Many of these online tools were new to me and I really enjoyed fiddling with them. While that it is, it's a downfall to - some of these things were just so addictive! I can definitely see students becoming as excited by them as I was. Glogster was probably my personal favourite, but they all served different purposes and functions so it's really hard to compare them.
But there is still so much to explore and learn about technology and its potential uses in the classroom. There are so many ways to use and explore the Internet. One idea that caught my eye was Pottermore. This site enables enthusiastic fans to explore the Harry Potter phenomenon in depth. As a future English teacher I believe encouraging children/students to be enthusiastic about reading is extremely important. Finding quality reading material doesn't have to be restricted to wondering around the library though. I believe that by allowing people to access reading material online this material has the opportunity to reach a wider audience including those who do not read traditional books. The concept of Pottermore could also be applied to other things such as curriculum activities which would be of great relevance to the classroom.
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