"Breathing Fire into Web 2.0" by Justin Hardman and David Carpenter
While many schools seem to be far behind current technology trends, The Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is making good progress, due to their latest web-based classroom management system, according to authors Hardman and Carpenter. MyDragonNet is a web system designed specifically for HKIS. While it was originally designed for the simple task of storing files and display calendar tasks, it has since grown into something much more innovative and useful. MyDragonNet allows students and teachers to communicate and collaborate over an easy-to-use interface. This software incorporates many of the same attributes common to the new Web 2.0 sites popular across the internet. The solution is adaptable and expandable, paving the way for future needs and changes for technology trends. MyDragonNet integrates lesson plans, homework assignments, and other aspects of the course.
Questions...
1. How can a collaborative web environment help my students be more productive?
I feel communication between students is an important part of the learning process. A web environment will allow this to happen real-time, 24 hours a day. Normally communication would only happen in the classroom and this will allow better and more frequent communication.
2. If my school doesn’t have similar software, how could I still incorporate some of the same positive benefits into my class?
By using some of the free resources on the internet, I could enable some of the same benefits into my class. I could start a blog or register for a free forum for the class to use.
1. How can a collaborative web environment help my students be more productive?
I feel communication between students is an important part of the learning process. A web environment will allow this to happen real-time, 24 hours a day. Normally communication would only happen in the classroom and this will allow better and more frequent communication.
2. If my school doesn’t have similar software, how could I still incorporate some of the same positive benefits into my class?
By using some of the free resources on the internet, I could enable some of the same benefits into my class. I could start a blog or register for a free forum for the class to use.
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