http://coolcatteacherblog.disqus.com/Teaching with technology & belief that teaching is a noble calling!enSat, 02 Sep 2006 07:17:00 -0000http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/09/wikis-blogs-and-videos-at-westwood.html#comment-17912184<p>As ever, a really useful post! I've got to 'sell' blogging to some of my colleagues at my school. Your advice about preparation before setting up a blog is as valid for them as it is for pupils!<br>Thanks.</p>Neil WintonSat, 02 Sep 2006 07:17:00 -0000http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/09/wikis-blogs-and-videos-at-westwood.html#comment-17912185<p>Another inspiring post! <br><br>"Start somewhere! Don't over analyze. Don't wait for new computers (I didn't.) Don't make excuses about filters. Find something that you can use and that you are allowed to use and start! Engagement is around the corner!"<br><br>I'll be quoting you as I support technology integration with my sixth grade teachers. Teachers can always find something about technology to grip about (and so can I), but you've hit the nail on the head. Give it a try and see the difference with the kids!<br><br>Thanks for all the detailed tech help that I have been relying on so much in the past few weeks. As an international school teacher, I'm often the only one in my department and it can be difficult to get any advice or hints on how to implement new technologies. Your blog always holds something new for me to <a href="http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2006/09/01/learning-about-blogging/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2006/09/01/learning-about-blogging/">learn</a>.</p>mscofinoSat, 02 Sep 2006 07:05:00 -0000http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/09/wikis-blogs-and-videos-at-westwood.html#comment-17912186<p>You should give seminars to teachers on how to teach technologies effectively. I spent most of th third trimester of my daughter's school year last year banging my head on a wall.<br><br>Her "technology class" was a 3-month exercise in looking up definitions on the Internet and <b>handwriting</b> them in a notebook. This for a girl who has her own blog, excellent digital camera, Flickr account and manages three groups on Flickr quite nicely.</p>DrumsNWhistlesSat, 02 Sep 2006 00:10:00 -0000http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/09/wikis-blogs-and-videos-at-westwood.html#comment-17912187<p>Wow, much applauding. I am amazed at all that you have accomplished this week. <br>We start school on Tues and I am going to start with a classroom blog, but I have plans......</p>Diane PFri, 01 Sep 2006 22:52:00 -0000