Join me at Classroom 2.0

I recently became a member of Classroom 2.0, a Ning space geared towards social media in the classroom. Educators are encouraged to participate in discussions ranging from evaluating Web2.0 tools to social aspects in today’s schools. It is rather refreshing to candidly partake in discussions around the good and bad of technology in school. For instance, I contributed to the reoccurring debate of cell phones in the classroom and how I feel as though they should not be allowed. My reasoning is mainly because students have already linked cell phones as a tool for leisure and socialization; therefore, it will be difficult to get them to dissociate the tool to be used as intended. And because there are so many types of cell phones, it may difficult for the teacher to provide instructions and/or demonstrations on how they are to be used.  Plus, there are several other tools and software that can perform the same (if not more) than the cellular devices.

Whether you agree or disagree with any of the Classroom 2.0 postings, the environment is so welcoming that members feel compelled to state their position. I’ve skimmed through several posts so far there’s so much insight and ideas available.