Moderators and network guides, like Craig, can support their network colleagues in considering a host of important issues. Recently Craig sent a message to Jim, a teacher in one of the most isolated areas in Alaska, who wanted to know more about collaborating on the network. What Craig wrote captures many of the experiences of LabNet teachers. What you will discover on LabNet is a very open and sharing group of like-minded educators. You will find projects that totally absorb the children in their own intellectual adventures.
Teachers cease to be task masters and become coaches.
The atmosphere in the classroom becomes one of trust and optimism. That is not to say that we don't encounter many obstacles and witness many failures. She is a composite of many of the ways that LabNet teachers have used the network. Many teachers using LabNet for the first time are like carmen. They are a little shy about posting messages but actively read the folders and send provate e-mail to teachers like Craig.