“Eventually every student may get a detailed learning plan that is adjusted automatically, based on new data.” I wonder if this will become a true statement in my lifetime. It is amazing to me to see how things change so quickly. Just when I think I have a handle on basic computer software like word processing and creating power points, something else comes along that has new features or a better way of doing something. Over the past few years, I have just been able to understand and use the different features while surfing the Web. Now I am becoming aware of and using some Web 2.0 tools that are prospects in adding to a classroom setting. Every day there is something new to learn which I find exciting most of the time, however, a bit overwhelming at other times.
Using the web as a platform is a great idea in that it provides a foundation for many new ideas and tools that are found in Web 2.0 services. Web 2.0 services provide unique benefits for all parties involved. For teachers, they can set high standards (Shouldn’t they be doing that already?), monitor performance any time, and focus more on students excellence rather than the completion grade per say. The students are not restricted to the school day to work on assignments, but can collaborate on evenings and weekends where they live. Parents can access student work and monitor their child’s progress. I wonder if this would be a new way of conducting parent teacher conferences.
The fact that these Web 2.0 services are free, even though there may be a select few that are not, are great for everyone, but are especially great for school budgets.
Besides the basic Web 2.0 tools like wikis, podcasts, and blogs; social bookmarking, photo sharing, video showcasing, mapping, and 3D modeling (sounds fun) services and software provide many opportunities for students, teachers, administrators, and parents to be more active in the learning process while acquiring skills vital to function in the 21st century.
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I agree with you that Web 2.0 is great for school budgets!
ReplyDeleteI think it is so neat (and unbelievable) to see the changes that have taken place! It is neat to be learning about Web 2.0 and see the many options that we will have in our classrooms for our students to benefit from! I love how you pointed out that Web 2.0 benefits all parties. it definitely is helpful for the teachers in making higher standards and for the students and parents!
Web 2.0 is definitely something that I will use in my classroom, no matter the grade, because of all the options!