Comments on: Classroom of Distinction: Tools vs. Learning http://yongesonne.edublogs.org/2007/05/15/classroom-of-distinction-tools-vs-learning/ Semi-Developed Thoughts on Authentic Learning with Technology. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:22:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Wesley Fryer http://yongesonne.edublogs.org/2007/05/15/classroom-of-distinction-tools-vs-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-1502 Wesley Fryer Fri, 18 May 2007 19:04:54 +0000 http://yongesonne.edublogs.org/2007/05/15/classroom-of-distinction-tools-vs-learning/#comment-1502 I think one of the best ways to get more people into our classrooms, as you're wanting, is through videoconferencing. I have been making arrangements today for the first virtual field trip / videoconference in my home school district EVER, as far as I know. This will be a traditional H.323 videoconference with NASA-- actually we are going to do five connections. It is a first step. I am so much more enthused about desktop videoconferencing with programs like Skype and iChat than traditional, room-based videoconferencing, however. The technical obstacles are there either way, but skype makes things much easier. I am wanting to help promote the cause of global collaborations in our classrooms in the next year-- I think the conversations which ensue during those connections and afterwards are some of the best ways we can tangibly promote the school 2.0 agenda. As David Reynolds of Fablevision has said, we're part of the 200 year project that is called "school reform." That agenda is advanced one conversation at a time! Good thoughts on this, thanks for sharing. And keep the conversation going! :-) I think one of the best ways to get more people into our classrooms, as you’re wanting, is through videoconferencing. I have been making arrangements today for the first virtual field trip / videoconference in my home school district EVER, as far as I know. This will be a traditional H.323 videoconference with NASA– actually we are going to do five connections. It is a first step. I am so much more enthused about desktop videoconferencing with programs like Skype and iChat than traditional, room-based videoconferencing, however. The technical obstacles are there either way, but skype makes things much easier. I am wanting to help promote the cause of global collaborations in our classrooms in the next year– I think the conversations which ensue during those connections and afterwards are some of the best ways we can tangibly promote the school 2.0 agenda.

As David Reynolds of Fablevision has said, we’re part of the 200 year project that is called “school reform.” That agenda is advanced one conversation at a time! Good thoughts on this, thanks for sharing. And keep the conversation going! :-)

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