Pinterest Interest
1.) What are some specific ways you might use blog technology to help facilitate communication among and between members of your learning community?
2.) How might a technology like Pinterest help you build your own professional community network? Reference the material presented in the course notes about community-building (p23-26)?
- I would use blogs as a means to enhance collaboration among myself and other teachers by sharing materials and ideas of us have created and use within our classrooms. Not only could I communicate with teachers in my school but across the world as well, therefor the possibilities are endless! In addition, this would be a great way to communicate without the stress of trying to determine a good meeting time because schedules can be so hectic. Blogs would also be a great way for parents to see the progress our class has made over the course of the year and could provide an easy way to keep parents up to date about upcoming events or dates. Also this could be a good way for communication by providing links to my contact information or a message box.
2.) How might a technology like Pinterest help you build your own professional community network? Reference the material presented in the course notes about community-building (p23-26)?
- Through using technology like PInterest I can establish the following elements of community building which include; getting to know my learners, communicating with parents, accessing experts and & other information resources, facilitating constructive collaborative groups, promoting a learning centered classroom, and networking with other teachers. What I specifically like is that this form of technology uses integration and fulfillment of needs. Through the resources I provide on my blog, the needs of all members will be met, rather that those be of parents or students. Through filling the needs of students academic development can be facilitated and parents build trust and respect in the teacher. This type of community would also ensure the ability for each individual to be involved.