Sunday, February 22, 2009

Thing 5:RSS

It is amazing how much information can come right to you. With so many choices and different ideas, I struggled deciding which one to use for this posting. I finally selected a blog written by a student on Students 2.0 on “creativity and art”. I found his article fresh and insightful. How much creativity do we stifle as we place emphasis on practice and method in schools? It would be interesting compare his definition of creativity and art to that of teachers.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Thing # 4: Eveyone Can Play

Blogging evens the playing field for everyone. Individuals engage in conversation relevant to them regardless of educational background, gender, or age. A mutual interest is what links them together and the emphasis is on communication. The owner of the blog is in the driver's seat when it comes to style and conventions.