As I read the articles on Web 2.0, I am astonished to see the differentiated opinions of how it is to be used in our daily lives. I enjoyed watching the What is Web 2.0? video because it pointed out the Web 1.0 trend, and how it evolved into Web 2.0. All of the tools that Web 2.0 has to offer is amazing, but it seems a little overwhelming at the same time. I have been briefly introduced to the different tools, wikis, blogs, and social networking sites in my graduate classes. However, I don't feel that I am very competent in using all that Web 2.0 has to offer.
School 2.0 means that over time, technology is going to become an enrichment tool that is essential to learning. (Article : New Literacies : Enrichment or Essential?) In the near future, classrooms are going to be full of technological opportunities to enhance the learning process. I know from personal experience that when I'm covering a social studies unit, I try to go and find a video from United Streaming or PowerMedia that will allow me to implement technology into my students learning. We watched a video on harvest/farming this past week and my students loved it! It was very kid-friendly and the information was relevant to their learning. I was very pleased with my tech selection for that particular day. I believe that schools of the future are going to need some improvement as far as their technological abilities are concerned. Most schools are lucky to have a computer lab, or even an individual computer in the clasroom. I think schools are going to need multiple computer labs with workstations located in various parts of the building. Schools will also need to host workshops to better prepare their teachers for the new and upcoming technology that will soon be used in schools everywhere.
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I completely agree with you about being overwhelmed and not very confident with Web 2.0. I have never done anything like this in my life. The good thing is that we have gotten through this far fairly well!
I also agree with you that technology does enhance learning. Students do get excited when the intruction includes technology. Your idea for teacher workshops is a great one. I know in my school, there are quite a few teachers who are resistant to change and refuse to try something that intimidates them. These workshops would be a great way to help us teachers become more familiar with what is out there and utilize it to the best of our ability.
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