How do you see teaching and learning changing as a result of Web 2.0?
I think it adds another dimension to obtain information, another way to learn. As I waded through the information in this web site I thought of the different ways the material was presented. First the Disney video was choppy but engaging. It caught my attention and I had to focus to really understand the dialogue, and of course it tapped into my emotions as I saw some of my favorite Disney characters bringing me new information in a memorable way. Then the Youtube video which was clear and easy to understand then the Horizon report. The report was somewhat dry yet very informative. I leaned about some of the up and coming technologies and have a better understanding of mash-ups and data. I think this will be a fabulous tool for teachers as they chart or display data that their students collect along the way. I agree with ARTeP's comment that perhaps technology could also be a tool for teachers to reduce isolation and facilitate collaboration to improve their skills related to their content and in terms of student management. Maybe data regarding teachers and student progress is already being mashed -up and directing educational goals for our state and nation.
What opportunities do you see emerging?
I see opportunities for interdisciplinary projects. If we were all linked and had the same equipment projects could be seen as more relevant especially if students were able to see how their work in one area effects another.
I think it adds another dimension to obtain information, another way to learn. As I waded through the information in this web site I thought of the different ways the material was presented. First the Disney video was choppy but engaging. It caught my attention and I had to focus to really understand the dialogue, and of course it tapped into my emotions as I saw some of my favorite Disney characters bringing me new information in a memorable way. Then the Youtube video which was clear and easy to understand then the Horizon report. The report was somewhat dry yet very informative. I leaned about some of the up and coming technologies and have a better understanding of mash-ups and data. I think this will be a fabulous tool for teachers as they chart or display data that their students collect along the way. I agree with ARTeP's comment that perhaps technology could also be a tool for teachers to reduce isolation and facilitate collaboration to improve their skills related to their content and in terms of student management. Maybe data regarding teachers and student progress is already being mashed -up and directing educational goals for our state and nation.
What opportunities do you see emerging?
I see opportunities for interdisciplinary projects. If we were all linked and had the same equipment projects could be seen as more relevant especially if students were able to see how their work in one area effects another.
I think that you will find that equipment is going to be less of a problem as the technologies become compatible over cross platforms -- look at all of the smartphone apps that allow us to do just about everything we can on a computer. As our society becomes more "connected" I think how we connect will be less of an issue.
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Everything is coming together - it's just a matter of time. In the meantime, we need to make sure that we are familiar with what is out there in order to make the best use of all of these incredible teaching tools
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