Help is just a click away. In my experience, many teachers, including myself, are often reluctant to invite others into their classroom to gain insight and input from colleagues. While nothing can truly replace a collaborative classroom observation to help a teacher analyze her/his effective teaching and classroom management techniques, a good social networking site offers a great source for sharing and gaining ideas. One of my favorites is the English Companion Ning created by Jim Burke. I spent a couple of hours this morning browsing the ning and left with several ideas for quick reinforcing activities and grading. In reading a post by a new teacher, I was struck by the supportive tone of Rachel Trosino as she responded to the query. She wrote, “Stay strong! Come back to the Ning as many times as you want, always ask for advice, and know that this network is here for you, no matter how far apart we might all be. This ning saved my sanity, and it can do the same for you. Trust me – you’re not alone in your stress!!! Keep your chin up!” THIS IS SOCIAL NETWORKING AT IT’S BEST.
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[...] » Social Networking as a Learning Tool Robin Talkowski’s Blog: Reading & Technology blog.discoveryeducation.com/talkowski/2010/01/16/social-networking-as-a-learning-tool – view page – cached Help is just a click away. In my experience, many teachers, including myself, are often reluctant to invite others into their classroom to gain insight and input from colleagues. While nothing can truly replace a collaborative classroom observation to help a teacher analyze her/his effective teaching and classroom management techniques, a good social networking site offers a great source for… Read moreHelp is just a click away. In my experience, many teachers, including myself, are often reluctant to invite others into their classroom to gain insight and input from colleagues. While nothing can truly replace a collaborative classroom observation to help a teacher analyze her/his effective teaching and classroom management techniques, a good social networking site offers a great source for sharing and gaining ideas. One of my favorites is the English Companion Ning created by Jim Burke. I spent a couple of hours this morning browsing the ning and left with several ideas for quick reinforcing activities and grading. In reading a post by a new teacher, I was struck by the supportive tone of Rachel Trosino as she responded to the query. She wrote, “Stay strong! Come back to the Ning as many times as you want, always ask for advice, and know that this network is here for you, no matter how far apart we might all be. This ning saved my sanity, and it can do the same for you. Trust me – you’re not alone in your stress!!! Keep your chin up!” THIS IS SOCIAL NETWORKING AT IT’S BEST. View page [...]