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What is the purpose of a discussion board?
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Exchange ideas and information about a topic, usually moderated by an editor.
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Collection of Web pages related to a specific topic or activity is the purpose of what type of communication technology?
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Teacher-made Website
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What is the difference between synchronous communications and asynchronous communications?
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Synchronous communications occur in real time, where asynchronous involves a time delay.
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What is educational networking?
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Educational ntworking involves teachers using social networking technologies for educational rather than social purposes.
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What are the productive ways that teachers can use educational networking?
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-Teacher-toteacher discussions about curriculum and instruction.
-Book groups -Connecting to national educational policy and reform organizations -Exchanging information on educational research -Group editing of projects and writing |
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What are the five major ways to use electronic communication for teachers in their inside- and outside-the-classroom professional work?
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-Teaching interactively
-Sharing information -Building learning communities -Publishing student work -Energizing student writing |
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What can teachers post on a teacher or classroom website?
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Class notes, inquiry questions, homework assignments, writing ideas, Web links for further research, suggestions for further reading, and experiments and other activities to do outside of class.
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A teacher's electronic communication system has the potential to do what?
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Open a 24/7 flow of information between the classroom and students' families and caregivers, as well as with other teachers and school administrators.
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An electronic communication system invites students to what kind of community?
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A community of learners who are exploring topics of interest.
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When do class activities and assignments take on a new meaning?
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When students realize that their work is going to be seen by more people than just the teacher.
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How can you open up multiple possibilities for students to write to you and to each other?
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By establishing an electronic communication system.
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What are two examples of communication technologies that have become so widespread that while most of us simply take them for granted, teachers can use them to connect to students, colleagues, and families in new ways.
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Email and Instant Messaging
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Who uses email and instant messaging for workplace communication, business networking, online shopping, family talk, and recreational pursuits?
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Adults
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Who are the largest consumers of emails and instant messaging technologies?
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Adolescents and children
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What is textspeak?
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An abbreviated collection of symbols and letters that are used for quick communication when using cell phones or instant messaging on a computer.
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