Potential+Cases

A web 2.0 learning platform: harnessing collective intelligence.

Using Flickr as an Online Classroom - Case Study []

 Authors:|MacBride, Robyn1 Lachman, Apil Lynn2 Source: "School Science & Mathematics" School Science & Mathematics ; May2008, Vol. 108 Issue 5, p173-183, 11p, 5 Diagrams

Abstract:University **of** Rochester The challenge many teachers face is how to incorporate new **technology** into their **classrooms** that strengthens **classroom** learning by **capitalizing** **on** students' media literacies. Blogs, **a** new and innovative technological tool, can be used in math and science **classrooms** to support student learning by **capitalizing** **on** students' interests and familiarity with **on**-line communication. This **study** explores the **emerging** **blogging** practices **of** one high school mathematics teacher and his class to explore issues **of** intent, use, and perceived value. Data sources for this **case** included one year's worth **of** blog content, an interview with the facilitating teacher and students' perceptions **of** **classroom** **blogging** practices. Findings indicate that (1) teachers' intentions focused **on** creating additional forms **of** participation as well as increasing student exposure time with content; (2) blogs were used in **a** wide variety **of** ways that likely afforded particular benefits; and (3) both teacher and students perceived the greater investment to be worthwhile. The findings are used to critically consider claims made in the literature about the potential **of** **blogging** to effectively support **classroom** learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Teaching With Twitter: Not for the Faint of Heart []