#2 We are connected all the time

Hi everyone!

This week we've been talking about the importance of working with the various resources offered by Web 2.0.

Since we are in the era of new technology, why not use them in the classroom?

  Nowadays, the children are born with a computer in their hands and we fail to exploit this skill . They are familiar with facebook, twitter, skype, blogger, etc.. But not with websites where they can learn while having fun. Thanks to an exhibition of an English teacher, I realized the amount of websites there is for preparing lesson which are totally different to what we are used to doing in the classroom.

Voicethread, Voki, Storybird  or Woices are some of these applications that allow students learning, gaining a sense of responsibility for their work and, at the same time, have fun, isn´t that great? These applications allow teachers assess student's constant work, effort, dedication and learning process.

Although we cannot forget that to get a good use of technology, we need to do a previous preparation. Therefore, before using any Web 2.0 application, the teacher has to spend some time to get familiar with this and how to use it when teaching. So important is the knowledge of the application as the result that you can get.

To finish up, I want to say thanks to the era of technology that we are living in, I have been able to find and use many different ideas for creating lesson that I have been doing in the University. I think sharing of the different knowledge about teaching gives a lot value to our work and especially when it comes to these new technologies and applications. 

Here an example of the ability of children with technology.

Clara ***

#1 About me

Hello everybody!

This is my first entry in a blog. I'm a little excited.

My name is Clara, I'm 22 years old and I'm from Barcelona.

I have to say that I have always wanted to create a blog where I could talk about fashion. In this fashion blog, everyone could take a look about the new trends and daily styles. Cloathing is one of my favourite passions. However I do also have a big interest in movies and cinema. In a raining day (like today), I like to sit in the sofa with a cup of tea watching a movie. I like every kind of film but especially musicals. Also, I am a follower of diferents serials as Grey's Anatomy, Games of Thrones, Lost (was a pitty when it finished), The Vampire Diaries, Desperate wifes and Friends.

I also like almost every kind of music because every one can be used in different situations. Not long ago I discovered Andrea Motis, a young Spanish girl who is an jazz's instrumentalist. I love her version of Somewhere over the rainbow and I recomend all of you to listen to her songs.

Furthermore, I love travelling. Last summer, I went for the first time to London (I loved it) and also to Menorca. One of my dreams is to go to Australia and be able to surf on those heavenly beaches.

Now I will explain three secrets about myself: I have panic for the cockroaches, I cannot leave the house without earrings nor perfume and I'm passionate about all sports.

I think that this is all for now. If you want to know something about me, you just have to  ask me!

See you soon!

Clara ***