The East Fairmont High School blog that the other participants and I created was a great way to get to know the school. We learned a lot about history, and what the school has to offer. I think all of us wanted a way to become more involved in the school since we have been there this year and last. While working on the Wiki, we decided to go to the East-West football game to cheer on the Bees! Most of the staff has been very welcoming and answered any questions we had while completing the Wiki.
As part of the assignment my group and I looked up the Westest scores. Some of the results surprised me, but so did not since I have seen, first hand, what goes on in the classrooms. I feel we have a better understanding of these scores because we are looking from the outside in.
I had a great time working on the Wiki assignment. I think this would be a good project to start as a Tutor and continue on as a Participant by adding certain side bar, even adding our own blogs. It would be a place where all information is kept, instead of having to go to a few different websites.
I think that creating is a great way of fulfilling the technology strand of the 5-year teacher education program. That said, I believe the wiki can be a tool where teachers and students can share information and/or materials.
ReplyDeleteI think it's really great that you all actually took part in some of your PDS's activities. I feel like we sometimes don't feel as if we're truly a part of the school, and actually going to games and other events that the school offers helps to make us feel more welcome.
ReplyDeleteI really like your idea about beginning this project as a Tutor because it would help to familiarize the student with the school instead of just feeling overwhelmed by the thought of entering a place that they know nothing about.