5- Web 2.0, Dojo and Concept Mapping

Web 2.0 are more sophisticated than Web 1.0. *****Every time I try to listen to the podcast it cuts off right after it says 2.0****** Some periphery equipment we could use in the classroom are data projectors, electronic whiteboards, scanners, cloud storage and touch screens. Some network equipment we could use are resource sharing and monitoring students activity. Some computer equipment we could use are hardware, trackball, joystick, stylus, LCD screens, pixel and resolution.


A new Web 2.0 tool that I have been hearing a lot of and have personally seen in action is Class Dojo. This is a classroom management tool that helps teachers keep students on track. This is a website that teachers can interact with the parents of their students. It allows parents to track the students progress and how they are doing as well as behavior goes. The website has tips for teachers, letter formats that teachers can follow. This is also a website that allows teachers to track student progress, encourage students and also easily interact with parents. You can interact with parents through email on Dojo, instant message, post photos so the parents can see and also post announcements.

Class Dojo is also an online website so there is no need to download any software. This makes it super easy to access for parents because they don't have to download anything to their computer they can just log on and see their child's progress. You can also pull up Dojo on a class smart board (electronic whiteboard) and the students can see how their classmates are doing so they will want to do better. It's a great way to keep students motivated and also keep parents involved. Here's a link so you can check it out! https://www.classdojo.com/#LearnMore

I learned quite a bit from concept mapping. I learned how easily it makes things when you turn information into a concept map. Students will have an easier time viewing the information you are trying to show them. I also see how often concept mapping is used, even in magazines when doing those silly quizzes. The concept mapping project has taught me, once again, how to use an online program that I have never heard of will be greatly help me as a teacher in the future!