It was Andrew’s last blog that set me thinking. (http://www.whereisab.co.uk/blog/)
I’ve watched my children, and I do mean my children, as I apparently and obviously have had a life of sorts outside teaching, using Bebo! In truth, they show a commitment and dedication to this community that impresses, surprises and makes me a tad anxious. Well, what are father’s for but to worry and pay up?
I am jealous of this successful ict, and hope/pray/doubt/trust etc. that Glow will not only have the functionality, but also this fascination. If it does, you can’t help but believe that the pupils will lead the way. At least until the next new thing takes over. If it doesn’t, they will bypass it, and the opportunity.
I do hope there are some switched on designers in this – ones who haven’t been educationalised. Like us!
2 responses so far ↓
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AB
// Sep 28, 2006 at 4:04 pm
I’m always one to champion the issue of design – it is so important that individuals can take ownership of their site – look at how quickly some people personalise their phone with wallpaper and ringtones – this makes it individual and promotes their own interests. I’m sure there is a lesson in there about the Argyll & Bute Glow Mentor sites, but we wanted them to look consistent at first.
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Susie Carmichael
// Sep 29, 2006 at 10:12 am
Funily enough I was also watching my children using Bebo (a bit too much in my view) and thought that to help my communication skills in the blogging front I would open a bebo page. This I have done and the facilities available to input into the pages are truly fantastic – music, photos, interactive whiteboard and lots more. http://susietob.bebo.com Hopefully the use of bebo by so many children will allow glow to have a smooth transition into schools by at least the pupils anyway.
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