Wouldn't it be great to use blogs and WIKIs to work and collaborate with different countries!! For example students can ask questions about each others countries, cultures etc through a WIKI!
I did have the idea when I first arrived about contacting my old English schools via skype in the classroom but realised the time difference is too great. But now I have learnt about blogs and WIKIs they would be a great tool to use.
Imagine the different perspectives and information you would gain. Also the students would be able to view schooling from a different countries point of view.
One thing I noticed when I moved to Australia is that many Australians have not even left their state!! What a shock that was to me!! But then I realised how small Europe and England are to Australia. It would be great for students to interact online with other students in a different country. The safety aspect for myself is that I would personally know the school in England and the students would be communicating through monitored blogs and WIKIs. I would also ensure that students are aware of web safety, and netiquette.
One thing I noticed when I moved to Australia is that many Australians have not even left their state!! What a shock that was to me!! But then I realised how small Europe and England are to Australia. It would be great for students to interact online with other students in a different country. The safety aspect for myself is that I would personally know the school in England and the students would be communicating through monitored blogs and WIKIs. I would also ensure that students are aware of web safety, and netiquette.
Just a thought! : )
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Hello Amanda,
ReplyDeleteIt is a great idea to use a wiki or blog to communicate with students from other places, particularly in a global environment. Not only would that experience benefit the students within their subject but also assist in developing Australia to achieve an inclusive society.
Kindest regards
Peter Spencer
I'm Laura lol.
ReplyDeleteBut thanks for the comment! : )
Sorry Laura.
ReplyDeleteYou can call whatever you like. lol.
But be nice:-)