It took me quite some time to wrap my brain around the idea of Web 2.0. I had to view both videos and read the three selections before I could get some what of an understanding of Web 2.0. I think my trouble of grasping the concept is due in part to the numerous possibilities both personally and professionally.
I see Web 2.0 as a tool to share information with other educators, students, parents, community members, etc. I could also see it as a means to gain new ideas and teaching strategies that I can incorporate into my teaching. There are several teachers both in my building/district as well as in other districts that have awesome ideas and are incorporating activities into their classrooms that I am sure I could benefit from as well. I thought the last article that depicted the middle school teachers working together and sharing websites to teach across the curriculum was inspiring. I am amazed at how well those teachers worked together. I do believe that it had to take quite some time for them to get to that point though. It had to take time for all of those teachers to get comfortable with blogging and sharing their ideas with one another. Too often teaching seems like an isolated profession with some teachers not willing to share their ideas. Web 2.0 will be a benefit to teachers and students alike.
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You make some very valid points. The difficult part will be getting teachers to realize what a great thing Web 2.0 can be.
ReplyDeleteAMEN! Teachers initial reaction to Web 2.0 is "I don't have time." But my response is you will NEVER have enough time, but the only way you can possibly hope to keep your head above water is by connecting, communicating, and collaborating with others. There's literally a tidal wave of information that inundates us daily. We can't possibly know everything about everything anymore. We must learn to rely on others to help use find and use the best information that's available to us.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with your comment on the middle school article teachers sharing their thoughts...I wish we did that :)
ReplyDeleteSharing thoughts and ideas is one of the greatest parts about education!
I also agree with the middle school article. It would be great if the AHS teachers from this summer session started a blog to collaborate on assignments. I am always looking for new ways to incorporate Math, English and Technology into my Business classroom.
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