We had another successful chat yesterday, the topic at hand:

“How do we adapt our curriculum to the technologies that kids are already using?“

The topic generated some great responses, and all related to integrating digital media and technology into the classroom. What makes this the place to be? Once the clock strikes six (6pm EST/ 3pm PST), the hashtag #Web20Chat becomes an open forum to comfortably learn, add your own opinions, and discover.

Some of the themes targeted during the hour long chat:

• Filters and blocks severely limiting accessibility to existing tools and platforms, making it difficult for teachers to integrate technology within their curriculum
• Administrators are (or seem to be) focused on the risks of incorporating these technology tools, while teachers are fighting to get them available in their classrooms
• Online Responsibility, along side personal responsibility on the web. Teaching students to properly conduct and protect themselves online
• Do not be afraid to ask your students what type of tools they are using outside of class. Drop the ego and just ask.
• When incorporating tools into a lesson, try to find the purpose. Do not use a tool for the sake of using a tool.
• Collaboration is key. Tools must be collaborative, intutitive, and support the learning objectives.

For the full ReCap, check out: ReCap Thursday: How do we adapt our curriculum to the technologies that kids are already using?

We hope you can join us next Wednesday for another thought engaging chat! Keep an eye out on Monday to vote on the topic you want to discuss for the first August #Web20Chat.