The second Web 2.0 tool I have decided to research is Penzu. Penzu is an online journal site. One factor that I am impressed with in using Penzu is the ability to keep the journal private or share with others. My students are middle schoolers and many of them have younger brothers and sisters. This online journal will allow them to express themselves without fear of little brother or sister getting to it and destroying it. Journal pages in Penzu can also be printed. There is also the option of adding a photo.
I will be incorporating Penzu in my classroom. Our school is taking part in a Science in Action Project. We recently completed our first project; which was packaging and distributing food to the homeless and low income of Columbus. I was going to have the students write essays on the experience. Now that I have discovered Penzu I want them to keep an online journal about the experiences they have while participating in the service-learning projects. Many of the students expressed that they would like to do it again. If they would like to share their journal entry, I am going to print it and have it published in the school newspaper and on our school's website. I believe this will encourage those who did not participate this time to do so next time. I will also be personally using Penzu. I will be documenting my journey of ups and downs in pursuit of this Masters. I love the fact that Penzu can be used by children and adults alike.
Great Shanna! I would love to hear your likes and dislikes after your graduate. It will be a great learning experience for you and a great example for your students.
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