What is the value of online learning and collaboration?
A retired long-time teacher once told me that I am a 20th century student preparing to be a 21st century educator. This struck me and has stuck with me. I think that I will have to be aware of and embrace this notion.
Online or collaborative online work is something that could greatly enhance material for my students if used effectively. I have learned about countless online tools that might enrich the learning in my classroom. I posted about one of these online/collaborative learning websites, Join Me, and have witnessed very intriguing presentations about countless others.
I think online learning and collaboration is important to consider when trying to build the best learning environment for my students. I think I would be doing my students a disservice if I did not encourage them to use the resources available to them to the best possible effect.
