I've been banging on about efficiency of time in my previous postings, and Module 8 has heard the call and responded like a shepherd tending to his flock. Nice one Google Reader! After registering with Google Reader I am able to keep an eye on things that I should be aware of....... like what module my brother, John, is up to. I don't what him to get his nose too far in front!
More importantly, I can use Google Reader to get a handle on news, announcements, decisions and changes that can influence what I am teaching that day. Being a HSIE teacher, this state of flux makes the job interesting but also challenging to ensure that I am up to date with the correct information. Students also find learning more relevant when they see change unfolding on the day they first learn about a topic.
When I think about how this could be used by my students, I first think about my Year 10 laptop class. Having RSS feeds from their subject learning blogs to my Google Reader account allows me to efficiently keep tabs on who is posting and who is not. I can also share blog postings from one student with others to make the learning more collaborative, and also offer my own feedback.
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