Thursday, May 7, 2009

Stretching Our Thinking

"A mind once stretched by a new idea can never return to its original shape."
~Thurgood Marshall
Hopefully you've spent some time considering our exploration of quadrants A and B of the Rigor & Relevance Framework and the potential of Web 2.0 tools to impact learning in all 4 quadrants. In our next meeting we will explore quadrants C and D in greater detail, as well as some additional Web 2.0 tools. In preparation let's reflect a bit. Consider some of these questions and add a comment to share your reactions. In what ways has your thinking been challenged, or stretched? Were you motivated, or inspired, by anything in particular? What ideas do you have for potential ways Web 2.0 tools might impact rigor and relevance in your classroom, or at your school? In what ways can Web 2.0 tools be integrated to help achieve goals of the school improvement plan at your school?
Visit the blog again over the next few days to add the ideas of others to your repertoire and keep the conversation going! Susan and I will be checking in, and sharing too.