Comments on: Learning from the Kids http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/ Learning with the Read/Write Web Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:36:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Learning from Kids… « Cresenthia’s Weblog http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36938 Learning from Kids… « Cresenthia’s Weblog Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:33:27 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36938 [...] Learning from Kids… 7 11 2007 In the Will Richardson’s blog post, Learning from kids,  he talks about his day spent with a grade 11 class.  I agree with the class when they said facebook is a way to present yourself and find others you are looking for such as old classmates, relatives and other such people.  It is also a way to stay in touch with friends/family and keep up to date on their lives rather than spending 3 hours on the phone.  Online safety is a big issue parents and teacher are worried about, even some kids are sketchy about putting themselves online.   For me as a teacher-to-be, I would encourage my students to create a blog post or upload videos onto youtube but also be aware of the things that could happen. [...] [...] Learning from Kids… 7 11 2007 In the Will Richardson’s blog post, Learning from kids,  he talks about his day spent with a grade 11 class.  I agree with the class when they said facebook is a way to present yourself and find others you are looking for such as old classmates, relatives and other such people.  It is also a way to stay in touch with friends/family and keep up to date on their lives rather than spending 3 hours on the phone.  Online safety is a big issue parents and teacher are worried about, even some kids are sketchy about putting themselves online.   For me as a teacher-to-be, I would encourage my students to create a blog post or upload videos onto youtube but also be aware of the things that could happen. [...]

]]> By: The Future of Education is Here » Blog Archive » links for 2007-10-27 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36519 The Future of Education is Here » Blog Archive » links for 2007-10-27 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:22:05 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36519 [...] Weblogg-ed » Learning from the Kids A wonderful look at what real high school kids are doing online… (tags: mediasavvyyouth fragmentingpreferences) addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kwfdn.org%2Fmap%2Fblog%2Findex.php%2F2007%2F10%2F27%2Flinks-for-2007-10-27%2F'; addthis_title = 'links+for+2007-10-27'; addthis_pub = ''; [...] [...] Weblogg-ed » Learning from the Kids A wonderful look at what real high school kids are doing online… (tags: mediasavvyyouth fragmentingpreferences) addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kwfdn.org%2Fmap%2Fblog%2Findex.php%2F2007%2F10%2F27%2Flinks-for-2007-10-27%2F’; addthis_title = ‘links+for+2007-10-27′; addthis_pub = ”; [...]

]]> By: Jen http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36268 Jen Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:00:18 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36268 Will- I was part of the group of Catholic school teachers you spoke to yesterday in Riverhead, NY. As a "techie", your talk was greatly inspiring. I had a lot of ideas from my coursework at Teachers College (I completed my Masters in Computing and Education) but was afraid to tackle them in the classroom. As you probably saw, most of my colleagues are not ready to embrace technology, but already, since yesterday, we are trying to take a step closer to embracing technology at school. I actually will be making a VODCAST with my kids (3rd graders), and another teacher asked for my help in creating a PODCAST. Thank you for a great day! Will-

I was part of the group of Catholic school teachers you spoke to yesterday in Riverhead, NY. As a “techie”, your talk was greatly inspiring. I had a lot of ideas from my coursework at Teachers College (I completed my Masters in Computing and Education) but was afraid to tackle them in the classroom. As you probably saw, most of my colleagues are not ready to embrace technology, but already, since yesterday, we are trying to take a step closer to embracing technology at school. I actually will be making a VODCAST with my kids (3rd graders), and another teacher asked for my help in creating a PODCAST. Thank you for a great day!

]]> By: Kyleigh Francks http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36222 Kyleigh Francks Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:36:11 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36222 Hi there! I too am one of the students you came to speak with and I thought I would leave a comment. It's not every day you have someone come into your classroom not only to teach, but to learn as well. I know that I took a lot away from your presentation (and so did my classmates!) and it was really interesting to read about what you thought of us! We could never thank you enough for taking time to come out here. It was worth it for us, and I sure hope it was worth it for you! Thanks again! Kyleigh. Hi there!

I too am one of the students you came to speak with and I thought I would leave a comment.

It’s not every day you have someone come into your classroom not only to teach, but to learn as well. I know that I took a lot away from your presentation (and so did my classmates!) and it was really interesting to read about what you thought of us!

We could never thank you enough for taking time to come out here. It was worth it for us, and I sure hope it was worth it for you!

Thanks again!

Kyleigh.

]]> By: Caitlin Henderson http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36213 Caitlin Henderson Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:49:28 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36213 Hello Will, This is Caitlin, GLOW President! I'm glad to see that you enjoyed my video. I hope others are able to take out as much as you did from my videos. I am planning on making more and creating a new and "easier" username! My webcam is currently not working but when it is I will be sure to keep you posted. Thank you so much for coming to our school. I am sure it's something that none of us will forget. Thanks again. Caitlin Henderson Hello Will,

This is Caitlin, GLOW President! I’m glad to
see that you enjoyed my video. I hope others
are able to take out as much as you did from
my videos. I am planning on making more and
creating a new and “easier” username! My webcam
is currently not working but when it is I will
be sure to keep you posted. Thank you so much
for coming to our school. I am sure it’s something
that none of us will forget. Thanks again.

Caitlin Henderson

]]> By: Julie S. http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36212 Julie S. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:06:55 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36212 It's weird how often in life the teacher becomes the student. I actually just began studying to become a teacher and I hope that lesson is one I never forget--technology related or otherwise. I'm actually in the reading your book for one of my classes at the moment. I'd been slightly paranoid in terms of technology as far as really putting myself or my ideas out there. The book has been extremely helpful in making the connection to how these tools can transform communication and bring us together. I used to see technology as something that did more to stratify people. Anyway, I'm going to make a concerted effort to check in and see about what you're writing! It’s weird how often in life the teacher becomes the student. I actually just began studying to become a teacher and I hope that lesson is one I never forget–technology related or otherwise.

I’m actually in the reading your book for one of my classes at the moment. I’d been slightly paranoid in terms of technology as far as really putting myself or my ideas out there. The book has been extremely helpful in making the connection to how these tools can transform communication and bring us together. I used to see technology as something that did more to stratify people.

Anyway, I’m going to make a concerted effort to check in and see about what you’re writing!

]]> By: Blog on Will Richardson`s Blog « Johnskim’s Weblog http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36192 Blog on Will Richardson`s Blog « Johnskim’s Weblog Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:00:58 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36192 [...] It was very nice to read that he was not worried about his group of kids online.  It is comforting to know that there are students out there that are smart with their internet use and are smart on programs like Facebook and MySpace.  I have heard of many `Creepy` stories coming from Facebook and it`s nice to know that some people are being smart about it.  Click here to read Will`s blog post. [...] [...] It was very nice to read that he was not worried about his group of kids online.  It is comforting to know that there are students out there that are smart with their internet use and are smart on programs like Facebook and MySpace.  I have heard of many `Creepy` stories coming from Facebook and it`s nice to know that some people are being smart about it.  Click here to read Will`s blog post. [...]

]]> By: Surprise, Surprise!! « OPEN BOOK http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36142 Surprise, Surprise!! « OPEN BOOK Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:43:06 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36142 [...] Surprise, Surprise!! Filed under: Uncategorized — sunyprof @ 9:39 pm I know, I know. This is days late from my promised post (does anyone remember TH night?) but I’m, like you, on blog/information overload. NYTimes magazine essay today on The Pleasure of Rabbit Hole: Where All Those Screens–hand-held, laptop, desktop. plasma–are taking us and Will’s latest post about his experiences with 16 year olds in Vancouver just keep the wheels turning for me. Both convince me that we are so on the right track for so many of the reasons we have been discussing in class. [...] [...] Surprise, Surprise!! Filed under: Uncategorized — sunyprof @ 9:39 pm I know, I know. This is days late from my promised post (does anyone remember TH night?) but I’m, like you, on blog/information overload. NYTimes magazine essay today on The Pleasure of Rabbit Hole: Where All Those Screens–hand-held, laptop, desktop. plasma–are taking us and Will’s latest post about his experiences with 16 year olds in Vancouver just keep the wheels turning for me. Both convince me that we are so on the right track for so many of the reasons we have been discussing in class. [...]

]]> By: Tim Goree http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36069 Tim Goree Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:42:39 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36069 Wow, Will, you are making even a Director of Technology with no teaching credential want to jump into the classroom! Nice job... Wow, Will, you are making even a Director of Technology with no teaching credential want to jump into the classroom!

Nice job…

]]> By: Dennis Harter http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36030 Dennis Harter Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:16:55 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36030 What a terrific session and post. The comments from the students are awesome and inspirational. I have often thought how we EXPECT that kids know this stuff, but actually don't. But more importantly, your post struck a chord with similar thoughts I had just the other day (see my most recent <a href="http://dharter.edublogs.org/2007/10/15/students-sharing-their-wisdom/" rel="nofollow">post</a>). Funny how similar veins run through the blogosphere at the same time. What a terrific session and post. The comments from the students are awesome and inspirational.

I have often thought how we EXPECT that kids know this stuff, but actually don’t.

But more importantly, your post struck a chord with similar thoughts I had just the other day (see my most recent post).

Funny how similar veins run through the blogosphere at the same time.

]]> By: Rebecca Andreola http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-36011 Rebecca Andreola Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:53:39 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-36011 I was also one of the students in the class along with Emily. I'll have you know, that I am messing around with "Jing" right now. I learned so many new and positive web things that I had no idea even existed! Such an awesome presentation. Thank you so much for coming, Will! ---Rebecca I was also one of the students in the class along with Emily. I’ll have you know, that I am messing around with “Jing” right now. I learned so many new and positive web things that I had no idea even existed! Such an awesome presentation.
Thank you so much for coming, Will!
—Rebecca

]]> By: Will Richardson http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-35993 Will Richardson Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:24:55 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-35993 BTW, there were other teachers and administrators in the room. This was a very well adjusted school. BTW, there were other teachers and administrators in the room. This was a very well adjusted school.

]]> By: Jenny http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-35992 Jenny Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:15:14 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-35992 This was an inspirational and energizing post to read. I teach elementary school and I am always amazed to hear what high schoolers are doing. The potential of learning using technology and the idea of networks is so powerful. I'm beginning to see all of this for myself as a learner. I'm still working on how to help my students move towards this for themselves. Reading posts like this help keep me motivated and moving forward. This was an inspirational and energizing post to read. I teach elementary school and I am always amazed to hear what high schoolers are doing. The potential of learning using technology and the idea of networks is so powerful. I’m beginning to see all of this for myself as a learner. I’m still working on how to help my students move towards this for themselves. Reading posts like this help keep me motivated and moving forward.

]]> By: Vicki Davis http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-35991 Vicki Davis Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:13:45 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-35991 It sounds like it was a great meeting! And it sounds like "you've still got it" in the classroom. Adults are so much more difficult. I'm teaching my students to blog and sent home a permission form asking for them to be able to blog publicly albeit anonymously. As they said, they're already doing it. I'd rather teach them than have them figure it out. I wonder how that will go over. Today I asked how many of them know a friend who has lied to their parents about being on myspace -- 90%. I think many parents have their "head in the sand." The skills on myspace are important and should not be left to prepubescent guesswork.. We should help them be effective and wise. Great job! Congratulations on a great day! It sounds like it was a great meeting! And it sounds like “you’ve still got it” in the classroom. Adults are so much more difficult. I’m teaching my students to blog and sent home a permission form asking for them to be able to blog publicly albeit anonymously. As they said, they’re already doing it. I’d rather teach them than have them figure it out. I wonder how that will go over.

Today I asked how many of them know a friend who has lied to their parents about being on myspace — 90%. I think many parents have their “head in the sand.”

The skills on myspace are important and should not be left to prepubescent guesswork.. We should help them be effective and wise.

Great job! Congratulations on a great day!

]]> By: Jeanette http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-35990 Jeanette Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:13:21 +0000 http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/learning-from-the-kids/#comment-35990 Thank you, thank you, thank you. On the same day I learned I've been named my district's "innovative principal" for leadership in instructional technology, I had a parent call into question students' and teachers' use of MySpace. We have several teachers who MySpace with students, and this parent just feels that's wrong. I believe this is going to begin a major conversation in the district about Web 2.0 tools, and I am looking for whatever guidance, examples, etc. I can find to help people who are not immersed in the tools understand and accept their value, rather than fear them. This post helps... and I welcome any other ideas. Please keep 'em coming, as you always do. Thank you, thank you, thank you. On the same day I learned I’ve been named my district’s “innovative principal” for leadership in instructional technology, I had a parent call into question students’ and teachers’ use of MySpace. We have several teachers who MySpace with students, and this parent just feels that’s wrong. I believe this is going to begin a major conversation in the district about Web 2.0 tools, and I am looking for whatever guidance, examples, etc. I can find to help people who are not immersed in the tools understand and accept their value, rather than fear them. This post helps… and I welcome any other ideas. Please keep ‘em coming, as you always do.

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