This week for class we discussed online communities and
affinity groups. As I was looking over the list of educational affinity groups,
I found myself overwhelmed (due to being quite indecisive when I have numerous
options presented to me). There are so many groups and communities to choose
from! After clicking on majority of the links, I found myself drawn to Promethean
Planet. This site describes itself as “the world’s largest interactive
whiteboard community” and it definitely delivers. Promethean Planet provides
blog posts, discussion forums, and resources for all grades and subjects—lesson
plans, games, worksheets, etc. There is so much to explore on this site and I
have barely scratched the surface! From what I have seen so far, this is going
to be a great asset.
As for my Digg Reader, I added a few teaching blogs to my
stream. At the moment I do not have my own classroom, so I added blogs written
by substitute teachers who document their experiences and tips of the trade. I’m
really enjoying Digg Reader! It’s so nice to have everything in one spot
instead of having clicking through bookmark tabs.
Q: How can being part of an affinity group help an educator
develop professionally?
A: Affinity groups are great resources for professional
development. The online community within Promethean Planet has a great section
dedicated to discussions on curriculum; including informal topics such as tips
on how to stay organized at the beginning of the school year to lesson plan
ideas. Additionally there’s a section solely for professional development,
linking to videos and webinars.
Q: How can Digg Reader help professional development?
A: By having a Digg Reader, educators can add various blogs
and websites to their stream in order to stay up to date on the latest articles
about education, technology, or a sale on TeacherPayTeachers.
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