23 Things for Teachers and 23 Things for Administrators

Learning is in part a cyclical process. I will be reengaging 23 Things for Teachers to analyze, what I hope to discover, that my understanding has deepened from a year ago. Also, I want to support my colleagues as we dialogue on supporting 21st Century Skills that students need to develop and refine. 23 Things for Administrators is an opportunity to study the nuances for how Web 2.0, and by extension 21st Century Skills, can be used to support their work as leaders. For administrators who live up to or aspire to become Instructional Leaders, or Servant Leaders, to foster growth in their staff, Web 2.0 tools are means to forward student learning-centered agendas.

I will continue to post about educational contexts, other than Web 2.0 tools. The vision is not abandoned or remotely set aside. While we strive for What's Best for All, this forum will continue to further that cause.

Think 2 (23): Become a Blogger

I struggled with blogging early on. Didn't see a context for work, and wasn't sure I want to have a journal that the "World" could potentially see--Big Brother. The article from Web 2.0 and the video from that section was illuminating in seeing multiple ways of using blogs. Ironically, I have a blog, which I've debated how to use. Now I have direction.

Thing 1 (23): Learn about Web 2.0 pt.1

Reflections on: A day in the life of Web 2.0 by David Warlick

Wow! The use of blogs and wikis as a colloaboration tool is amazing. I think back 10 to 12 years ago, the stone age, when I started an online classroom. My students used email, forms, and bullitin boards to communicate, or rather to post information. The article showed how now all stakeholders of schools and districts can "contribute" and "shape" information for the betterment of all parties. This allows for students to broaden and deepen learning by exploration and contributions. Love the use of RSS feeds for updates on blogs and pod casts for parents and students. And of course for cross-curricular collaboration by staff, the system is amazing. What will we have in 2 to 5 years that takes this process further? Until then, I can't wait to learn more about RSS feeds!