Content from
Gail Desler
About
Thirteen years ago, my classroom was the first in the county to have Internet access. I could see that we “were on the verge of something,” but I could never quite articulate what that “something” was. Now I know: we were on the verge of Web 2.0, and all its amazing, 24/7 ways to connect people across multiple, dynamic learning communities. Without a doubt, the greatest impact on my approach to teaching and learning comes from my long-time and on-going connection with the National Writing Project, an organization founded before the arrival of the Internet. The Writing Project’s basic tenet that for teachers to teach writing, they must also be writers themselves was certainly true before the arrival of the Internet. In this digital age, becoming a writer still takes effort and support, but what has changed are the incredible opportunities to connect, collaborate, and take our voices beyond the walls of the classroom.
Location
Elk Grove
