i-teach.. therefore i am…

Edutopia by The George Lucas (yes, of StarWars fame) Educational Foundation has an excellent resource about the Top 10 tips for working/teaching with New Media.

Briefly summarised, these are:

1. Break the Digital Ice
   • Use Web 2.0 solutions like VoiceThread to get better aquainted with your students.
2. Find Your Classroom Experts
   • Take advantage of your student’s technical KnowHow – ask your learners, who is doing what in their spare time with technology?
3. Get Off to a Good Start
   • At the beginning of the year, use Web 2.0 tools to help students better manage their own learning.
4. Think Globally
   • Turn your classroom into a Gateway for learning about the world.
5. Find What You Need
   • Be creative with your supplies and furnishing. There are a load of US-based examples to put you in touch with corporate.
6. Make Meaning from Word Clouds
   • Use word clouds to encourage lively conversations about words with tools that convert text into visual displays
7. Work Better, Together
   • Use Collaborative workspaces in your classroom.
8. Open a Back Channel
   • Take input on how your class works. Ask for feedback
9. Make it Visual
   • Use visuals to inspire, create curiosity, brainstorm and engage your learners.
10. Use the Buddy System
    • Spend time with your peers sharing and collaborating. We have loads of resources available to us in Education Queensland. Consider the use of the ListServs, ICT Community and the fantastic guys at the Learning Innovation Centre.

Check this document out for yourself. Its excellent!