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PLA Cited in sample in Social Media Class

"A Wetpaint website is built on the power of collaborative thinking. Here, you can create websites that mix all the best features of wikis, blogs, forums and social networks into a rich, user-generated community based around the whatever-it-is that rocks your socks. A social website that's so easy to use, anyone can participate."\n About Us. (2009). retrieved February 28, 2009 , from WetPaint Web Site: http://www.wetpaint.com/page/about \n\n Technology has become such a great assessment and device to drive and promote learning in the classroom. I believe that it would behoove teachers to take advantages of these new tools and incorporate them in the classroom. Technology has open so many new ways to allow teachers and students to collaborate while learning, and WetPaint is the way to go. By using WetPaint, Teachers can create blogs for their classrooms; which may include, syllabus, information, assignment, etc. The students of the classroom can join the bog and post new information, ask questions, work on projects, etc. WetPaint can be used in classrooms of different ages. The teacher can disable ads and other information that children may not need to see. Parents can also read the blogs. This allows a chance for parents to know what their children are learning and promote these ideas at home. WetPaint is can become child-directed, if the teacher is will to make it that way. If teachers allow children a chance to learn about and experience this in the classroom, WetPaint can become a very child-directed technology. The possibilities are endless with using WetPaint.

Blog on early education policy by the New America Foundation. According to their website, Early Education Watch "provides analysis, reporting, and commentary on early education, with a focus on policies that affect children's access to high-quality, aligned educational programs from ages 3 through 8. I haven't explored the blog well enough yet to see whether it contains information about technology and young children, but it's a good example of using technology to connect early childhood educators with public policy.

This site explains the idea of students blogging to teachers. This information can be used with Kindergarten and higher grades. This site has many useful links, including places to actually create blogs. It gives clear information about blogs and safety on the web related to blogs.

This certain blog page describes the use of Picasa in the classroom. Check out the rest of the blog because it's a great resource on how to integrate technology into the classroom. Others have made comments that are useful too.

A mom's blog with ideas for using technology with children in productive ways.

Bummer, this was last updated in January 2009. This looked nice!

This site provides many examples of websites that parents or teachers could use with their children. Links are given with detailed descriptions, uses of the technology, and an example is provided that this mother used with her children. Examples of technology include make-your-own poster online and make-your-own video consisting of your photos.

Interesting blog post from a father about what he's learned about technology from his 4-year-old daughter.

This piece is baseless. There are no references and citations. For a thoughtful and insightful response, see this piece by Gary Stager, who happens to be an educational technology expert, which Carlsonnn-Paige is not: http://stager.tv/blog/?p=2893

Thanks for sharing Gary's rebuttal. I didn't agree with Carlsson-Paige's piece either, but it's important for those of us in the field to hear what is being said, so we can answer it intelligently (as Gary has done very well!)

TotSpot integrates many aspects of technology together to create a Facebook-like network for parents and their child. The network is private and accessible to only account holders. Parents create an account then are able to add their children to the account on their own page. Pages can be shared through friend invite. The parents and children can upload pictures, videos, write journals, create developmental charts, and track milestones. Friends on the account can view items and make comments. With families living far apart and technology on the rise, families can keep track of their childrens' progress (even before birth!)

Families.com is a great website for parents and families. There is a lot of information on a variety of different topics. This site provides a discussion forum where members can post topics to gain advice or knowledge from other members. I recommend it as an easy way for parents to stay informed and connected with other parents.

Advice blogs and discussions on a variety of topics but not about technology.

This website would be useful for parents and families. Not only do they offer a plethora of blogs, there are message boards, as well as money saving ideas and coupons. This website offers a lot of support to parents or all different types of families. For example, you can sort the blogs you are reading, by selecting "Jewish Family", "Single Parent" or "Fatherhood" just to name a few. Members can comment on blogs and offer their opinions and support. The only thing I did not love about this site is that there are lots of advertisements.

Thousands of articles, videos, slide shows, expert interviews, blog entries, and other resources highlight success stories in K-12 education. Core concepts include integrated studies, project learning, technology integration, teacher development, social and emotional learning, and assessment.

Great blog with advice for educators on technology such as internet servers, emailing problems, etc.

Edublog is an online technology tool that was created by educators, intended for educational professionals. This tool is commonly used by teachers of all grades (preschool, k-12, college). Edublog is a free blogging tool that allows you to communicate in several different ways; this type of blogging has several features that are appealing to educators and students.

Very useful blog which lays out in clear and simple steps what teachers should know when using Word.

Technology, Activity, Content & Context: Reflections on "Always Connected"

Bonnie Blogojevic's notes from Maine iPad's in K-3 project, with a set of links to let you follow the process.

Bonnie Blogojevic's first CTR article! Nice work Bonnie and happy new year to all.

Great blog about using technology to assist children with developmental delays and disabilities.