And so it begins …

This semester I will be experimenting with online tools and social media in the courses I am teaching at the University of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island School of Design. I will be using Twitter to send my students updates about class, links to articles, and to facilitate classroom discussion. I will also be blogging about my experiences here on this site, and will encourage my students to comment and add to the discussion. While I do not have a specific goal in mind for this site and exercise, I am hoping that it will expand my pedagogical toolbox, enhance the learning experience for my students, and foster fun and creative dialogues. I have no idea how well this will work, but I am excited to see where things go. I welcome suggestions from anyone who has integrated similar technology into the classroom, as well as general thoughts and comments.