Module 9

I was aware of Scootle prior to doing this module but I have not yet used it in the classroom. It does seem to have some useful activities. Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to use Scootle, but I do look forward to spending some time working on how I could incorporate it in the classroom. In reflecting on this module I have read the blogs of a number of my colleagues and have been interested to hear their views of scootle and how they have used it in the classroom. Two of these colleagues I teach the same courses with at school, so I will have further discussions with them on their experiences.

As far as social networking sites go I am not on Facebook or Twitter and I do not believe they are sites I will join. I can understand how some people might enjoy keeping up with friends and family through facebook, especially when communicating with people that are interstate or overseas. I feel more than happy with the way I communicate with people at present without these sites. I prefer to talk to people on a regular basis. I am in favour of a quick text or email but it doesn't replace speaking to someone and seeing them face to face. I think some people tend to hide behind some technologies and their communication skills suffer as a result. For young people there are dangers with social networking sites that they open themselves up to because they often don't understand just how public all this information can become.