Thinking

I was thinking. Students with high verbal intelligence do well in a real time classroom environment. Others require knowledge building in order to comfortably articulate meaningful learning. Still others can utilize structured online asynchronous forums and resources to pace themselves to their own intentional learning styles without the intimidation and fear of face-to-face discussions. I used to hyperventilate just waiting to be call on in class as a kid. Sometimes I still unconsciously hold my breath. Mind tools can help learners to think and to better express themselves.

There are also obstacles to thinking; such as fear of public speaking, cultural differences and customs, processing delays, and "poverty". Poor students may not have basic technologies (like cell phones or computers) or internet access. Just some additional things to think about. This sounds like a dumb question but do you need a digital camera to use Flickr? Or can you just view and upload from the internet? I am sensitive to the special needs of students.