I read "Web 2.0, A Guide for Educators." This article did a good job defining Web 2.0. The internet is not just about finding information anymore. Web 2.0 introduces the idea of collaboration and interaction using online resources. This article pointed out that the internet is no longer just an e-commerce and Web page publishing forum. It is now a planet-wide networked community where every citizen is invited to create content. This shift in thinking that allows everyone to be a part of the creation process is what makes We 2.0 unique.
As an educator, School 2.0 means utilizing this same principle. School shouldn't just be a place my students come to find information. They need to be involved in their learning. They need to be interacting with me, their fellow students, and be an active partner in their learning process.
This means that schools of the future should have a computer for every student in every classroom. They should have smart boards and clickers in every class. Students should spend less time merely listening to lectures and taking notes, and more time interacting with instructors, commenting on blogs, and completing interactive learning activities.
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