Reflection: EDUC-6710
Walden University's EDUC-6710 "Understanding the Impact of Technology on Education, Work and Society" has introduced me to the concept of "Web 2.0" or the "read and write" Web. I now know how to: create my own blog as well as participate in others, use Real Simple Syndication (RSS) to collect information, setup and participate in wikis and develop and utilize my own podcast. These 21st Century Tools will enable me to transform my classroom from a "teacher centered" setting to a "student centered" learning environment.

I hope to continue to expand my knowledge of technology integration by doing more exploration into the use of Web 2.0 Tools and learning more about the abundant resources available on the web site "The Partnership for 21st Century Skills" (www.21stcenturyskills.org). The information available on this site combined with the new found tools and skills for collaboration I now have will provide me with an endless array of possibilities that I can use to increase student achievement in my classes.

Within the next two years I will integrate technology into my daily classroom environment by creating a work station of three-to-five computers that my students will have daily access to. With these computers my class will be able to use blogs and podcast to share and publish their ideas and thoughts on the learning activities we are covering in class. They will also start a class wiki for the purpose of establishing a collaborative relationship with similiar classes across the state, around the country and throughout the world. We will work with the Walton Foundation through our local Wal-Mart to raise the funds to purchase and setup the work stations.

Hello....this afternoon I want to share the link to my new Podcast (Mr. Redding's Classroom Digital Abilities and Learning Styles) with you. I hope you enjoy it!

http://podcastmachine.com/podcasts/3675.