Web 2.0 Educator

I picked Cool Cat Teacher Vicki Davis just because she had so many blogs, I figured she really knew what she was doing. Her 'specialty' seemed to be blogging about good (and bad) ways of teaching students and using technology. I liked her analogy about bobbleheads and bumble bees the best because all of us have had our share of bobbleheads and a few good, busy bumblebees trying to make up for all the bobbleheads. It gives me hope for the future of America. Hopefully young children are reading that and saying, "I want to make the difference! I'm going to be a bumble bee and work hard to teach my students everything they need to know to succeed in life!" Vicki Davis knew how to diagnos learning disabilities, too, even as she was teaching in the classroom, so she was an all around good teacher. I was also impressed with all the knowledge she has with technology. I read her article about cellphones in schools and how teachers have to be on their guard all the time because you never know when they'll be using them for either cheating or videotaping. Yes, they are excellant for safety, but they can also be used frivolously. She warned parents about making sure their children were being 'safe' online, and so much more. Our country needs more teachers like her to spice up the classroom. I must say, I'm glad that she's not my mother because I have a feeling that I couldn't ever sneak anything past her!!