Before this semester I have never used a blog or a
wiki in class or, anyway else. Honestly,
I did not have a use for them. With the beginning of this semester I was asked
to keep up a blog for my Advanced Composition and this Technology for Teachers
class. The item I have found most fun this semester is writing on my blog. It
is my chance to write whatever I want.
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| Anthony Kiedis' biography "Scar Tissue" |
In my
future classroom, I will require my students to keep a blog. This blog will
allow them to get out feelings they may not be able to say and, the use of the
blog will further their writing skills. Also, many students need to be challenged
in literary areas. An example of this is Anthony Kiedis, the lead singer of the
Red Hot Chili Peppers. While a junior in high school, his English teacher made
her class write in a journal everyday for 10 minutes. One day, his teacher told
him after class that he had a special skill for writing music. That is how The
Red Hot Chili Peppers were born. I hope to inspire a young mind to greatness
one day.
Another great tool is Poplet. Poplet is a great tool
for brain-storming. This piece of technology is a great outlet for throwing
ideas onto a screen so they are right in front of you. This would allow the
students write their ideas out for any kind of creative writing or, research project.
It fast and easy.
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