A Social Network for students (and teachers)

I have just created a social network so that we can all keep in touch. Please become a member and share with us your experiences and anything of interest that you find on the web. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
http://eoistudents.ning.com/

New Technologies and Language Interaction

Larry Lessing in his talk Laws that Choke Creativity reflects on the interactive use of the New Technologies. One of the methodological implications of the world language curriculum is interaction. Indeed, languages are not learnt just passively listening and reading but being active participants in everyday interaction with others.

80+ Videos for Tech & Media Literacy

Here you have a link to Alec Couro's blog and videos related to the use of New Tech in the classroom.

http://www.openculture.com/2009/05/80_videos_for_tech_media_literacy.html

A Vision of Students Today

A short video summarizing some of the most important characteristics of students today - how they learn, what they need to learn, their goals, hopes, dreams, what their lives will be like, and what kinds of changes they will experience in their lifetime. Created by Michael Wesch in collaboration with 200 students at Kansas State University.



"21st Century Learning Matters" provides an introduction and conversation starter for considering the transformations needed in education.