Backchannelling the first class

Post date: Sep 8, 2010 2:16:20 PM

Backchannel comments from Ira:

First, thanks for playing along. Think of how this might be used in your classrooms.

some resources http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/12/todaysmeet-for-back-channel-chat.html

http://grade1ad.litcircuits.com/2010/03/27/backchanneling-in-grade-1/

http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/11/19/backchanneling-with-elementary-school-students/

http://drzreflects.blogspot.com/2010/08/backchanneling-in-1st-grade.html

Then, a few responses:

isn't it Gaelic? [radiellise] - Gaelic could be Scottish, Welsh, Breton, Manx. So, in Ireland it is “Irish” or “Gaeilge”

I wonder if I will be paying attention now that we have this to do during class [Lauren Kusler] - well, what’s the verdict? (and “have to” is stronger than I’d like)

I can't take all these languages. Lol [Meisha H.] - my niece teaches in NYC, has 17 languages in her class this year

I gave up, so I'm sure kids do too. They need some kind of reward internal or external to be motivated in a classroom [Kelly Z.] - They do give up. Of course. Why would you want to keep trying?

I have dyslexia. Guess I can't attest to being normal? What spectacular person do you know that claimed to be "normal"? [Shay] - I like being who I am. I don’t want to be “fixed”

Ira seems like a good guy, he just laughs wayyyy too much [Brian L.] - I do, especially when I’m nervous, which I always am the first day of class

Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! [Katherine K.] - makes you wonder why we spend so much time on spelling

I may be pretty lame for this but... I was kinda looking forward to writing papers =/ [D. Booker] - If you want to write a paper, write a paper, just publish it online. This isn’t about our decisions, its about how you learn best

The entire transcript:

todaysmeet.com/cep4522010 Ira at 13:27 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Use a name we can associate with you! Ira at 13:28 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Can't wait for our discussion tonight! Tech excitement for today: Dragon Dictation for my iPhone--totally rocks! Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 17:26 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Welcome to CEP452! Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:07 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Have you checked out Google today? Love it! Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:10 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Really--we'd like you to go there now. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:21 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Type in your message and then press say. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:23 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Google is AMAZING Lauren Kusler at 20:24 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I'm looking forward to this class! Brenda at 20:24 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Hello! Katherine K. at 20:24 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

they almost match radiellise at 20:24 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I am supposed to write something here. Alison I. at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Hello! :) KSchallmo at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

hey! Alyse L at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

We used this in my TE 448 class last semester. Erin D. at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Hi! Rachel S. at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Ira will do that from time to time. Relax. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Google is great guys! Amanda Severance at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

It will be fun. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I am excited to see some of my old friends from CEP 301 in here :) Kaely J at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

We promise. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I wonder if I will be paying attention now that we have this to do during class Lauren Kusler at 20:25 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Ira's perspective is very different. (understatement) Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:26 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

This music is classy. Keli Peterson at 20:26 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I listen to this all the time (NOT) Amanda Severance at 20:26 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

that girl looks creepy. Kelly Z. at 20:26 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

i must b the oldest in this class Mary Gebbia-Portice at 20:26 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

We both have total respect for teachers. This morning I watched kindergarten teachers pry parents and crying children apart. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:27 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I really like Ira's earring. Keli Peterson at 20:27 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Mary G-P I doubt it. :) Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:27 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Hello Everyone! Hana Stashonsky at 20:27 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

i've read tons of ira's posts on Int-Ed listserve Mary Gebbia-Portice at 20:27 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

oh realllyyyy Mary Gebbia-Portice at 20:27 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Sarah B-H --- I love to pry kids away from their parents. (not really. its sad) Lauren Kusler at 20:28 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

kjh Ryan Libiran at 20:28 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Whoa...this video is cool. Kinda crazy. :) Keli Peterson at 20:29 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I love You Tube! Katherine K. at 20:29 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I like this class already Meisha H. at 20:30 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

agreed. Keli Peterson at 20:31 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Is he really at all these places or photoshopped in?? Elle at 20:31 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Where is Tonga? Amanda Severance at 20:31 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

hes really there. (@elle) Lauren Kusler at 20:31 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

no he really did this. Mary Gebbia-Portice at 20:31 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

This video is making me realize that I really need to travel Meisha H. at 20:32 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I just really like that I've actually been to some of those places. :) Mary Gebbia-Portice at 20:32 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

What does this have to do with teaching? Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:32 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Primary way of being education involved arts and music... Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:33 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Music is Universal Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:33 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Communication Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:34 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Networking Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:34 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Interpretation Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:34 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Diversity Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:34 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Combat isolation Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:34 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Inspiration Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:35 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

positivity and education whether in dancing or culture is contagious Kelly Z. at 20:35 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

http://speedchange.blogspot.com/ (Ira's Blog) a MUST read. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:36 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@kelly z I like that Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:36 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

thanks Sara Kelly Z. at 20:37 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I just left my Japanese class; I can't take all these languages. Lol Meisha H. at 20:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I took JPNese in high school! it was so much fun. Cassie at 20:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I feel ya. I had Italian this morning. Keli Peterson at 20:40 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

This is confusing Allison K. at 20:40 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

It's my major Meisha H. at 20:40 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Not being able to pronounce these names makes me feel pretty bad =/ DIVERSITY at 20:40 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

My kids are in a Chinese Immersion school...all 5 of them. My husband and I don't know any Chinese-they think that's funny. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

isn't it Gaelic? radiellise at 20:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

so cool Meisha Keli Peterson at 20:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

this makes me feel like I'm going to butcher names once i become a teacher Cassie at 20:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I had linguistics already... so NOT feeling this! lol. j/k DIVERSITY at 20:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

This is a great lesson. And I think I gonna screw up names, too. Lol Meisha H. at 20:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I like his method. Katherine K. at 20:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Resource: http://www.irishlanguage.net/ Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

haha, me too =0 DIVERSITY at 20:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I'm on this via my smart phone. Wireless isn't showing me any love today. Shay at 20:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

http://www.omniglot.com/writing/irish.htm Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I gave up, so I'm sure kids do too. They need some kind of reward internal or external to be motivated in a classroom Kelly Z. at 20:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Agreed Meisha H. at 20:43 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

All language is just symbols and kids are blanks slates, and we are blank slates for this Irish stuff right now Amanda Severance at 20:43 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

My ipod's wireless is working Meisha H. at 20:43 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Rewards definitely need to be internal. If you constantly motivate externally they will expect it all the time. Erin D. at 20:44 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

completely agree erin Kelly Z. at 20:45 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I thought I was posting a comment and accidently made my user name DIVERSITY! smh D. Booker at 20:45 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I believe some kids need that external motivation to begin and then we hope that the internal motivation kicks in. Katherine K. at 20:45 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I enjoyed that article about rewards we had to read for class. Erin D. at 20:45 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Lol @ the diversity comment Meisha H. at 20:47 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

It's sad that SpEd has such a negative connotation when so many children are needing special services. Elle at 20:50 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

normal :) Keli Peterson at 20:50 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

"normal" is tooooooo broad. What is normal anyway Lauren Kusler at 20:50 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I think people use SpEd now because they were corrected for using "retard" so they chose to find a different word. It is terrible! Erin D. at 20:50 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

a perception..that's all Keli Peterson at 20:51 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I agree Erin!!!!! Lauren Kusler at 20:51 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I have dyslexia. Guess I can't attest to being normal? What spectacular person do you know that claimed to be "normal"? Shay at 20:52 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I mean, just think about what kids say when they are trying to bash another.... "you are special...ed" Lauren Kusler at 20:52 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I don't think that anyone is normal Meisha H. at 20:53 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Shay. Agreed. Nothing was every accomplished by just being "normal". Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:53 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

the problem is that special ed = less than; not true!! Mary Gebbia-Portice at 20:54 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I think it's important to emphasize to kids that no one is normal... Justin Timberlake wasn't normal to be in a boy band at the age of 16 :) Elle at 20:54 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Who do u compare yourself to figure out if you're "normal" Meisha H. at 20:55 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I looove Justin Meisha H. at 20:55 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Luckily we have come far in that regard. RE: MSU professor's experience. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:55 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Great question @Meisha! D. Booker at 20:56 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I had Dr. Cheu for my Freshman year WRA professor, very intelligent man. I learned a great deal from him. KSchallmo at 20:56 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

i think that by saying that a kid is in a "normal classroom" is not correct. I think we need to say "general" instead maybe Lauren Kusler at 20:56 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Agreed Meisha H. at 20:56 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I think that remembering that each classroom is made up of individuals each year that bring diversity to the environment. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:57 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Ummm these are GEO 204 questions! Elle at 20:58 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Just Google it! Katherine K. at 20:59 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

GEO was never my strong point Meisha H. at 20:59 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Lol @Elle it sure looks like it! Shay at 20:59 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I'd be in major terrible if I lived in France! D. Booker at 20:59 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Who ever asks the questions and decides the answers decides if you are disabled or not. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 20:59 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

This is a clear indicator that tests aren't good predictors of someones intelligence!! D. Booker at 20:59 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I avoid IQ tests. Just like beauty magazines, they only make you feel crappy about yourself haha Kelly Z. at 21:00 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I like that Kelly...so true Keli Peterson at 21:00 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

haha @Kelly Z. Agreed! D. Booker at 21:00 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

:) @kelly z Lauren Kusler at 21:00 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Curious about Washington Post fight? Read Ira's blog. Follow Links. Join Twitter. Have fun. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:01 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Speaking of magazines... The last one I took was "Does your man measure up in bad?". I failed by default b/c I'm single! Lol Shay at 21:01 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

http://www.kipp.org/ Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:01 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Wow @Shay! I'm sorry =/ D. Booker at 21:02 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Lol it's okay! I'm not =) Shay at 21:03 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

the song all the single ladies just popped into my head. I would have to raise my hand to it as well Shay! Kelly Z. at 21:04 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

the song all the single ladies just popped into my head. I would have to raise my hand to it as well Shay! Kelly Z. at 21:04 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

the song all the single ladies just popped into my head. I would have to raise my hand to it as well Shay! Kelly Z. at 21:04 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

In 10th grade, I did a small essay on standardized test. It's on www.msu.edu/~will1633 Shay at 21:04 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Lol! @Kelly We stand strong. Shay at 21:05 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

This iPod saved me a lotta money, and a lotta back problems. Lol Meisha H. at 21:07 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

nice paper shay Brooke at 21:07 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Ira seems like a good guy, he just laughs wayyyy too much Brian L. at 21:07 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@single ladies folks Check this out (later). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zGFqSji420 Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:07 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Ira seems like a good guy, he just laughs wayyyy too much Brian L. at 21:07 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I thought I was the only one who noticed that random laugh of his!! @Brian L. D. Booker at 21:08 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

hahahahah Thanks Sara. Love it :) Lauren Kusler at 21:09 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Thanks @Brooke! I guess I should update the page! Shay at 21:09 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Lol Meisha H. at 21:09 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

:) Brian Lauren Kusler at 21:10 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

the English language is a lot more difficult than we think Meisha H. at 21:12 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too Katherine K. at 21:14 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

http://dan.hersam.com/2005/01/27/reading-jumbled-letters/ Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:15 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@katherine k :) Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:15 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! Katherine K. at 21:15 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Hey Everyone, if you have twitter join the group #EdChat... it's a great resource for networking Elle at 21:16 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

no writing long papers Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:31 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

that does not mean no work Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:31 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Yes!! No papers! Allison K at 21:31 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

No papers! Meisha H. at 21:31 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Blogs. If you have them already--email the address to us please. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:32 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

http://educationaltechnology.ca/couros/ Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:33 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@courosa on twitter Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:33 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

(follow him) Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:33 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@sara do we need to create a twitter account if we don't already have one? Kaitlin at 21:34 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I may be pretty lame for this but... I was kinda looking forward to writing papers =/ D. Booker at 21:34 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I may be pretty lame for this but... I was kinda looking forward to writing papers =/ D. Booker at 21:34 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Oops! Sorry for posting that so many times guys! D. Booker at 21:35 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

is it okay for the blog to b for two classes?? Mary Gebbia-Portice at 21:35 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Kaitlin : it is up to you...I would recommend it, just to get your feet wet. Try it. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:35 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Mary Yes. Great--please don't create two blogs! :) Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:36 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Any other questions? :) Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:36 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

awesome - thanks Mary Gebbia-Portice at 21:36 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

all the types of technology we are talking about aren't required, then? they're just suggestions to try if we haven't already? Kaitlin at 21:37 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

do we only need the accounts for what was listed on the syllabus? Cassie at 21:37 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

So we need to have a blog then? What else Lauren Kusler at 21:38 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

what was the guy's name who wrote that book the quote is from? JOhn---- Katie M at 21:38 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Kaitlin not exactly. We can talk more as we go along. Some are required. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:38 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Katie The whole presentation is on Angel. It's there. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

sweet thanks Katie M at 21:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

How do the lab groups work? or how do we know which one we are in? Brooke at 21:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

okay, thank you. :) i was just confused because the syllabus says we need to have certain accounts, so i was trying to figure out what to Kaitlin at 21:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Lauren--lots more, we'll get there. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

create accounts for that i don't already have. Kaitlin at 21:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

We will be splitting it up. (lab groups) Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Where does this blog need to be? Lauren Kusler at 21:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

when will we get our lab groups? end of today? Keli Peterson at 21:40 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

i think it is our section of CEP that we signed up for. There are three groups... three sections. Lauren Kusler at 21:40 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Interested in Acceptable Use? (AUP) see Bud here: http://www.budtheteacher.com/wiki/index.php?title=Sample_Blog_Acceptable_Use_Policy Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:40 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Wikipedia for a doctoral class? LOL Amanda Severance at 21:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

We will talk about labs, blogs, etc. soon. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Hey I like Wikipedia too Amanda Severance at 21:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

i feel overwhelmed Lauren Kusler at 21:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

me to Amanda Severance at 21:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

yeah...and i'm not even going to be a teacher Keli Peterson at 21:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Wikipedia is actually very reliable--due to it's open nature. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I don't. I think this class is pretty chill Meisha H. at 21:42 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

i am happy for you. I think i am overwhelmed because i dont know what all i need to do. Lauren Kusler at 21:43 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Don't feel overwhelmed. We will take small steps. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:43 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

O ok that makes sense. I will probably feel the same way once I thoroughly read the syllabus. Lol Meisha H. at 21:45 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

blogspot is where you would like us to have an account? Erin D. at 21:50 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

is that the same as blogger.com? Erin D. at 21:50 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

yup Keli Peterson at 21:52 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

yes Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:53 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

blogger, blogspot same. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:53 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

http://www.blogger.com/home Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 21:53 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

What do you need emailed? the name of the blog? Erin D. at 21:54 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

5th grade reading aloud..you had to sit down if you read wrong Keli Peterson at 21:56 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

That's not fair Meisha H. at 21:57 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever become a teacher Meisha H. at 21:58 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I always went back and forth between Special Education and Social Work. Now I am actually going back to school after this for S.W Lauren Kusler at 21:59 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I'm on my fourth major. Lol Meisha H. at 22:00 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Check out my blog at: knockitoffdotcom.tumblr.com Shay at 22:03 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

interesting title for it Shay Lauren Kusler at 22:05 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Erin, link to the blog would be fine. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:05 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

P.S. I think tumblr.com is a great blog space. Shay at 22:06 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

are we supposed to start our blog ASAP? what kinds of things would we talk about to start? Katie M at 22:06 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Thank you @Lauren ... It's sorta my catch phrase lol Shay at 22:07 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

is this blog the same thing as the google one Allison K at 22:07 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

http://punya.educ.msu.edu/ Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:08 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Hey Lauren...I'm a SW major :) I got an override for this class. Keli Peterson at 22:09 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

YouTube never gets old Meisha H. at 22:09 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

You can start your blog sooner rather than later if you'd like. Talk about teaching, life, interesting readings, passions, hobbies... Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:09 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

or can it be any blog? Allison K at 22:10 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Thats awesome Keli! We should talk soon :) Lauren Kusler at 22:11 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I agree. I absolutely love SW..planning on doing the 1 yr masters program here. Keli Peterson at 22:12 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Lauren and @Keli All this information is very important...as you will be advocates for your students for accessibility. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:13 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I am a second year msw student. I was thinking about doing teaching in undergrad. I love SW. Holly G at 22:14 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I am a special education major currently. I am actually paying attention. :) Just mentioning that I want to also work in Social Work Lauren Kusler at 22:14 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

interesting viewpoints! Katherine K. at 22:15 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Literacy + Finland + PISA http://www.oph.fi/english/sources_of_information/pisa Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:15 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I'm Spec Ed. (LAU and TESOL also working on Urban Planning but I haven't declared it yet in case I change my mind. Shay at 22:15 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I know you guys are paying attention...we welcome multitasking... :) Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:16 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

i am doing my masters in ed tech....fun! just playing mostly....lol Mary Gebbia-Portice at 22:17 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Spec Ed, LD... Language Arts. But i am thinking of going back to school for Social work within Special Ed. I want to work in foster Programs Lauren Kusler at 22:17 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

How did we all end up in this class? Love it. And how Lauren? Keli Peterson at 22:17 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I didn't know you could combine Special Ed & SW Keli Peterson at 22:18 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

you totally can. I am doing my internship in a special education school. They go hand in hand. Holly G at 22:19 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

There are ways I am sure. Still attempting to figure it out. I would go to school For Child and Family Services (SW) after this. And combine Lauren Kusler at 22:19 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Holly--- We have to talk soon! :) You are where I want to be I think. Keli- We should meet up too :) Lauren Kusler at 22:20 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

That sounds amazing. I like the internship idea. I also have 2 other majors. Keli Peterson at 22:20 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Keli.. who are you? Lauren Kusler at 22:20 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Lol. Blue shirt. White Pants. 2 nd row. 3rd to the end on right. Keli Peterson at 22:21 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Mary I taught this summer in MAET...and will again next summer. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:21 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

awesome! maybe i'll get to take another class of yours. i'm also taking Punya's class this semester :-D Mary Gebbia-Portice at 22:22 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

i think i potentially see you... I have sunglasses on head... curly hair pulled back. Gray/blue striped v-neck Lauren Kusler at 22:22 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

will there be actual assignments on the blog? Erin D. at 22:22 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

lol..i see you. back row? i'm next to my mom. Keli Peterson at 22:23 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Lauren- Sounds great lets be twitter friends. guzaha Holly G at 22:23 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

nope. Left side.... 2 rows up from you. Lauren Kusler at 22:24 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I dont have twitter.... never wanted it. looks like i have to for this class though Lauren Kusler at 22:24 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

What are your Twitter names? Mines: PSLove_Shalayla Shay at 22:27 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

people with twitter. do you find it really helpful or only part of the time? Kelly Z. at 22:27 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

good for receiving info from campus offices and others Mary Gebbia-Portice at 22:28 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@yoopertechgeek and @irasocol are ours. Twitter is a tool. Useful as you make it. I find it useful--for a variety of reasons. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:29 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@Mary we should talk about combining your work for the two classes. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:29 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

@sara - that would be great!! Mary Gebbia-Portice at 22:30 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

For fun: Use with your friends when they ask "googleable" questions. http://lmgtfy.com/ Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:32 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

http://www.youtube.com/user/SearchStories Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:33 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

You can create your own Google Search Stories. (Then share them on your blog!) Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:34 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Not a fan of twitter- but I created one for this class-KatherineKMSU Katherine K. at 22:35 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Anyone want to create a twitter list? Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:35 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

I don't do Twitter, either Meisha H. at 22:37 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

well i officially have a twitter. kzkelbel Kelly Z. at 22:38 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Take care everyone... I am logging off. Lauren Kusler at 22:39 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

i've heard twitter is just a constant "fb status" Is there really a point to it? Katie M at 22:40 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Yes, if you follow the right people, it can be a valuable educational resource. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:40 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

We will demonstrate. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:41 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

so we need to bring our personal computers to erickson? Lizzy B at 22:45 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

a twitter list would be helpful :) Erin D. at 22:46 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web

Bring your personal computer to Erickson. Yes. We will use both. Sara Beauchamp-Hicks at 22:47 PM, 07 Sep 2010 via web