ProfessorTOSA Blog

The other day I realized that Clustrmaps could be integrated into iWeb sites. This was a significant find because prior to the latest version of iWeb, someone who wanted a map needed to purchase iWeb Enhancer for about 15 bucks and run that program just after each publish. It just seemed hokey. Now, with the use of HTML snippets, ClustrMaps are possible, and classrooms can utilize the world audience and track those views. Exciting!

The following map is from Mrs. Jara’s first grade website. The views are from the past month and likely represent the kids promoting their site and work to family members and friends of friends. And what’s wrong with that? It’s a great way for kids to develop ownership in their work and to interact with the world! Next year blogging and wikis will become a more significant part of our district and all classes will be able to utilize these maps. Imagine if kids created a podcast or blog and KNEW that the world was reading or watching? How powerful would each project be for our students? How concerned with editing, revising, collaboration, presentation would our kids become? I’m guessing that with the world watching, very concerned and very engaged! Good, bring it on. Good work, Mrs. Jara!