Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Leaving blog, wiki, and podcast footprints?

From ASCD SmartBrief  11/18/2008
(A connection to Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts in the RETA classroom and beyond-LJ)
Teach technology skills, ethics across the curriculum

Social Web technologies are having a huge influence on students, even the youngest ones. Yet adults are failing to help them explore the safety and ethics of the "digital footprint" that they are leaving behind, writes Will Richardson, author of "Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Tools for Classrooms." Not only should students be encouraged to explore topics that interest them, but they must also learn to use technology wisely in the general curriculum, he writes. A short lesson on Internet safety is not enough.  

Educational Leadership  
http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/ndjkzpwzCAAGetWLoi (11/2008)

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From Larry

1 comment:

Joshua White said...

Fantastic. This is what I was needed. Thanks.