Week 1:

Hi Everyone,

My name is Tal Berlinger. I'm a second year student at Levinsky College of Education. I study elementary to high-school level English education. Our course is about integrating technology into the exsisting curriculum, so that as teachers, we will be able to attempt to connect with our 21st century students. (The "i" generation). 

Interactive technology use in the class-room is not another tool for educators. The way i see it, and according to the short film we just saw on Moodle, this is the language of our pupils. If we choose to avoid using technology in our lessons we are essentially avoiding the students' native language and causing barriers in comunication.

Personally, I believe in the importance of clear (and affective) comminication and the comfort of common territory; However, i'm terrible at communicating with my computer so i'm hoping this course lets me practice the skills that i have and gain the ones that i need to succeed.

Looking forward to hearing from some of my classmates :)

Until then, have a happy winter...

Tal Berlinger