Web 2.0 Technology in Public Education ____________________________ BlogBlog PodcastPodcast Instant CommunicationInstant Communication Roy Elementarys Blogs Mrs. Reeders Blog Benefits of Classroom Blog Additional way to communicate with parentsAdditional way to communicate with parents Serves as a backup for sending notes homeServes as a backup for sending notes home May eventually replace sending notes homeMay eventually replace sending notes home Way to give positive reinforcementWay to give positive reinforcement Doesnt take much time to updateDoesnt take much time to update No down-sideNo down-side Future of Classroom Blog Mrs. Reeders blog doesnt get much traffic.Mrs. Reeders blog doesnt get much traffic. Needs promotionNeeds promotion Cant replace notes home until all parents are connected to the internetCant replace notes home until all parents are connected to the internet Instant Messaging & Podcasting Mrs. Reeders thoughts on I.M.ing and Podcasting Benefits of Instant Communication Can I.M. the lunch order to cooks instead of sending a kidCan I.M. the lunch order to cooks instead of sending a kid Much easier to communicate with the office or other teachersMuch easier to communicate with the office or other teachers As long as messages are received, can change plans easilyAs long as messages are received, can change plans easily Negatives of Instant Communication Interrupts classroom activitiesInterrupts classroom activities Teachers are accountable for messages sent while teacher is outTeachers are accountable for messages sent while teacher is out Mrs. Reeder spends several hours a week reading, messages, and podcastsMrs. Reeder spends several hours a week reading, messages, and podcasts Are these changes worth it? Classroom Blog- YesClassroom Blog- Yes Instant Messages and Podcasts- MaybeInstant Messages and Podcasts- Maybe As long as a messenger or intercom is used for items that require an immediate responseAs long as a messenger or intercom is used for items that require an immediate response