Introduction to Web Tools09

guiding principles

Definition from google

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/guiding-principles.html

Broad philosophy that guides an organization throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in its goals, strategies, type of work, or the top management. See also principles.

I was wondering about what exactly my guiding principles might be...

Here are some things that I came across that should be taken into consideration:

1. Will it help my students be prepared for the "flat world" competitive with China and India, etc.?
2. Is is collaborative, and is that collaboration healthy/appropriate
3. Am I contributing to my community?
4. does it help "students engage in science learning they could not otherwise do without technology? " (pg 2) Ed Tech in the Sci Classroom text
5. Is what I'm using going to be a better use of time than the traditional activity I might be replacing?
6. Am I emphasizing the use of data, analysis, collection, both produced by students and by scientists?
7. Am I bridging the disconnect between what the kids are doing at school and what they are doing at home
8. Effective use pg 93...

(1) keeping the focus on the science content rather than the mechanics of the
technology;
(2) using technology in ways that are consistent with appropriate pedagogy, including
opportunities for inquiry learning;
(3) using technology in ways that allow teachers and students to do what would
otherwise be difficult to do without technology; and
(4) taking advantage of technology’s power to engage student participation and
interest.

Web 2.0 will be a very effective communication tool. Absenteeism: sports, medical, school sponsored, etc. will have a great solution in the form of a blog or wiki.



Can I get my school to get me the number of classroom computers that I will need to accomplish some of the ideas I have???

In idea of mine that I have been trying to do is make an interactive syllabus, I know not exactly cutting edge or a new idea, but a syllabus with links to worksheets, labs, helpful links, and practice tests and quizzes... I am working on that and I would like help from you all in this class getting it all nailed down... here is a link to what I have so far, and some of my failed attenpts...

So I'm looking at it and it looks like I am using a wiki for a blog. What's the difference?

As I understand it, you make your own blog, just you, whereas a wiki is modefiable to everyone who is part of the wiki? Am I close?

here is my interactive syllabus so far...

http://howellsciencelibby.wikispaces.com/