Thing # 2: Thoughts about Web 2.0
Wow! I guess my initial response after watching the video clips and reading the Warlick article is that I have a long way to go. I was proud b/c I already blog, use a smartboard and play podcasts (most of the teachers on my hall don’t do either) but now I feel I’ve really been put in my place! I have a lot of catch-up work to do.
I do wholeheartedly believe that education needs to be relevant to today’s learner. I guess we as educators have been blind to what today’s learner is capable of doing.
My first thought is about all the students at Campbell who aren’t connected at home and who rarely get on the computer. They and many like them are getting left behind! I do feel the technology gap will only exacerbate the disparity in education.
I see this course changing my teaching tremendously over time. I loved the idea of having students collaborate on test reviews and gaining more access to the wikis through a competition. I also love the idea of incorporating podcasts more into my curriculum. I also hope to teach online someday soon and know this course is essential to success there.
I guess the main point is that I could learn some of the technology with them. They’re not all tech saavy… And help add to their educational toolbox to be competitive in today’s world.
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What lucky students you have! They are the MAIN reason we stretch to use these tools. This IS and WILL BE their world! They have so much to offer and Web 2.0 connects them to collaborate with others. I am excited to hear how this experience impacts your students.
On a personal note: I am a product of the Cobb County School System, (of course that was during the seventies!!) graduated from North Cobb High school and had a sweetie that went to Campbell!