Conference season is coming up and I’m putting together a bazillion new presentations. However, there’s a couple of them that I could really use some examples for that I’m having trouble finding.

1) School policies that practice what we preach. While there are tons of examples of teachers who are using Web 2.0 and interactive technologies to improve student learning, there are alarmingly few schools that have updated their written policies accordingly. If your school policy addresses any of the following (besides simply outright banning), I’d love to see a copy: Blogging, Wikis, Podcasting, Social Networks (Facebook, MySpace and such), IM, YouTube, Flickr, and so on… How does your school address the use of these technologies?

2) I’m putting together a presentation for how Web2.0 can be used in an early childhood/early elementary setting. I’ve got a ton of ideas, but I’d love to share some concrete examples of people who are putting theory into practice. Are you or do you know of a PK-3rd grade teacher using Web2.0 in the classroom? If so, let me know who.

Feel free to contact me via email (sdembo at gmail dot com), Skype (teach42), Twitter (teach42), or smoke signals (send them towards Chicago).

Thanks!

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Ben
9/27/2007

The early elementary stipulation is a tough one for me. I’ve got a few upper elementary examples from other teachers and myself, but not much for early elementary examples. I’d love to see a presentation like that at MACUL though (hint, hint, wink, wink).

Ben
9/28/2007

Hi Steve
Here in NZ we have just begun professional Development with ICT in the early childhood education sector and I have some amazing examples of blogs and use of technology if you are interested. I can provide you with the contact email of the facilitator who is running the PD and who can provide you with links to exemplary practice. Email me if you are interested and I’ll hook you up.

Ben
10/2/2007

Steve, I’ll bring these questions at the next SNAC meeting which is scheduled for Thurs. 10/11 from 2-5 pm. Of course, if you or any of your Edu Tech Director readers would like to join us, please do!
It’s being held at Graphtech Office-750 Estate Drive, Deerfield, IL
Register in the events section of our website.
Jeanne

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