It's a Big Small World

So many big things start out with little intentions. The idea that Kaia's Blog was never intended to turn into the teaching tool that it has goes to show how all things can be used for teaching. The simple idea of the beauty in everything and the process of photo documentation can lead to so many possibilities. When Mr. Chamberlain's class commented on her blog, her dad saw what was happening. The contact between Mr Chamberlain and her father, Mr. Raisdana would show just how important it is to have this type of contact with people all over the world.

Sure, it was scary for the students to reach out to Kaia, and although Kaia is young her father realizes the implications of her exposure on the internet. In this case as in many , the benefits out weigh the risk. Kaia is learning about blogging even before she can read, she is getting the chance to see the world from a point of view that may will never experience. As for the people who read her blog, they are able to see things and experience things in a place they will never get to visit. Mr. Chamberlain's class had a virtual field trip with an excellent tour guide! It is because of people like Kaia's dad and their willingness to share with the world. And teachers like Mr. Chamberlain, who show the next generation of teachers the possibilities on the world wide web.