Intrepid Hearts, Dear Kaia, and Mr. Chamberlain's Response

I was alerted to these blog posts back in September when Mr. Chamberlain left a comment responding to one of my posts. I'll re post the original exchange from Mr. Chamberlain and I concerning Jabiz Raisdana daughter Kaia, and voice thread Mr. Chamberlain's class compiled below.

My response to Intrepid Heart is personal, since I too have children. As parents, I can relate to how we feel the need to keep children sheltered in a cave as long as their in our care- or longer. However, parents often have a breakthrough at some point and realize how unrealistic our safety expectations are, and we cave. This is true especially concerning digital media. The most beneficial we can do as role models and leaders for our students, is teach the importance of Internet safety on a global level. This should begin as young as possible, I think, in order to instill a good measure of protection.

I believe that just as our daily lives involves negatives and danger, so does the digital world, and both continue to expand beyond our imagination.

September 23, 2009 2:54 PM
Wm Chamberlain said...
Have you read this post?

http://attheteachersdesk.blogspot.com/2009/09/using-skype-to-connect-esol-students.html

Or these two posts?:

http://mrcsclassblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/dear-kaia-voicethread-and-video.html

http://intrepidteacher.edublogs.org/2009/09/24/singing-hearts/

These are both examples of what can happen when you reach out to your PLN to make connections. What is amazing about this is how quickly these connections develop. The skype call came from a connection with a friend I made less than a year ago on Twitter.The "Kaia Saga" came from following a link on Twitter. My students are benefiting greatly because of these connections. Will you do the same thing when you have your own class?
Mr. C

September 27, 2009 7:53 AM

May said...
Mr. Chamberlain- Thank you for sharing your learning links with me. The voice recording furthers the personal connection and adds a quality learning opportunity for the students.

Interactive learning is amazing, and I can't think of a better way to engage students!

Thanks again,
May L.

4:52 PM