Module 9

During this module I took the opportunity to really get to know Scootle. It is such a fantastic resource, very easy to use and it is definitely a resource that I will be using for lesson planning.

I was already aware of most of the social and professional networks featured in this module. Second Life was the only one that I hadn't heard of. I can see how Second Life would appeal to students in secondary school. I think it's a clever idea that will engage the 'gamer generation' in education. However as a Foundation teacher and someone who isn't a 'gamer' I have to say that it's not something that I can see myself using in the classroom. 

I am already very familiar with Facebook. I definitely feel that this is a social network and not a professional one. Facebook is something that I use to communicate with my family and friends and I think that it is too personal to use with students or to use as a professional network. 

I have stated before that I am not a huge fan of Twitter, however I can see how it may be useful to Tweet parents and colleagues. I feel that there are currently other ways that I am doing this though. In the huge world of Web 2.0 I have discovered some amazing tools, however I don' think my opinion about Twitter will be swayed.

LinkedIn is a professional network that I had heard of but not used. My husband uses it to stay connected with business colleagues and has found it very useful. As a teacher I can see how it can keep you connected with colleagues. If I am honest, I have discovered other Web 2.0 tools that I feel more likely to use to connect with colleagues and share ideas with them.

From this module I definitely felt that Scootle was the Web 2.0 tool that most appealed to me. I have already started using it to plan some of my upcoming lessons. It has introduced me to some fantastic apps that I am excited to show my students and I am so glad that I have discovered ABC Splash. I keep thinking 'how did I not know about this before?'. I thoroughly enjoyed this module and felt that it was very worthwhile.