C4T#1

Teacher: Eric Langhorst
Blog Site

Summary of Eric Langhorst's Post#1:
Eric Langhorst gave a presentation about building a PLN (Personal Learning Network). He discussed many different networks including: YouTube, Twitter, Google, Skype, Flickr, etc. He gave real life examples of how he incorporates these networks in his classroom. One example discussed how he used Google to make long distance phone calls from his classroom. Another example discussed how he uses Flickr to show relevant images to his History class. He stressed the importance of building a PLN.

Summary of My Comment#1:
I commented about how inspirational his presentation was to me. I just started to build my PLN recently, and I told him that I wanted to expand to many other networks. I also said that I found his real life examples very helpful, and that I will incorporate my PLN into the classroom as well.

Summary of Eric Langhorst's Post#2:
Eric Langhorst gives a presentation about parent involvement in the classroom. He discusses many ways to keep parents involved. He talks about sending out a weekly schedule, including homework, to all of the parents. He also says he emails parents his schedule. He keeps parents involved by asking them to speak to the class, sending them handouts, letting them know about fun stuff, etc. His presentation has a ton of valuable information that I think is very important.

Summary of My Comment #2:
I wrote that I thought his ideas about parent involvement were great. I agree with everything he presented. I also discussed how I think students benefit tremendously from this. I concluded saying that I will definitely practice these techniques in my own classroom.