tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472338580684897991.post7017159599285046394..comments2024-03-10T23:46:28.156-07:00Comments on Digigogy: Farrah, Michael, Social Media, and Educational Implications…Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498370935470524251noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472338580684897991.post-53977307602374872222009-06-26T06:44:49.170-07:002009-06-26T06:44:49.170-07:00I totally agree Michael - a huge teachable moment....I totally agree Michael - a huge teachable moment. It is an opportunity to teach the power of an active social network, how information spreads and evolves, as well as just how (and why) to confirm information. <br /><br />Juxtapose the events of yesterday with the impact of social networking on the situation in Iran and we have quite a lesson!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607411506850164555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472338580684897991.post-26894101864074463622009-06-26T06:06:47.278-07:002009-06-26T06:06:47.278-07:00John,
I hope this is where things are heading. I...John,<br /><br />I hope this is where things are heading. I've been developing a workshop specifically for teachers around creating a "Digital Network." In it, they learn to use Facebook and Twitter for all sorts of purposes. Google Wave is going to help, but there are already aggregate services you can try like FUSER or even a personal portal like Netvibes, Pageflakes, or even iGoogle. It's all about connections and collaboration now, and receiving information in new ways. You're right. This is the bandwagon that everyone needs to jump on! Good to hear from you!Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04498370935470524251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472338580684897991.post-14811085865188478182009-06-26T05:40:03.066-07:002009-06-26T05:40:03.066-07:00Mr. Fisher, from a student's point of view I w...Mr. Fisher, from a student's point of view I would be thrilled if my teachers had incorporated Social Networking into lessons! I was talking to my social studies teacher, Laura Siuda, the other day, and she told me that it is unfortunate that students aren't using technology in a way that is beneficial to learning. She was genuinely depressed that the majority of my senior class doesn't want to embrace the spirit of learning, that the NYS Social Studies curriculum was outdated and poorly applied. But this it, this should be the solution to (I'm sure many) teachers problems. And with social networking growing exponentially quickly, it will probably be hard for teachers to ignore? Thank you for the insight!<br />PS: I'm sure you have heard about Google Wave. right? I think that's epitome of "the speed with which information [travels] back and forth," etc...<br />With great respect, John BillingsleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607282291010260592noreply@blogger.com