While much debate does exist about the widespread
use of Web 2.0 tools I believe it is important so reach to students on the
media platforms that they are using. For example, the secondary school I worked
at last year recently changed emailing student’s school updated to posting this
information on the school's Facebook and Twitter page. It seems to clear that
the use of Web 2.0 tools can be "increasingly important to academic
success" (Giustini 56). Giustini article provides an overview for
educators on what Web 2.0 are out there and how their educational value might
be harnessed. Following other educator’s blogs, as we discussed in class is
also beneficial whether it is focusing on different
trends or providing quick and efficient "tecky tips".
In my own teaching, I have used student blogs as
they are beneficial in that they a) generally catch and hold student interest
and b) provide a (fairly) instant form of formative assessment.
The article also discusses wikis (something I am
still learning and a bit cautious about!) as well as social bookmarking sites.
As I stated in our class discussion I am a big believe in social bookmarking
and have a wealth of information bookmarked from this class via my Delicious account.
All of this talk about Web 2.0 tools really does
have me thinking. I have meet with the grade 5/6/7 teacher at my school a few
times this month to collaborate about a research project and I can't help but
think now - are we going about this a bit too old fashioned? How could I incorporate
Web 2.0 tools into a traditional research project? Perhaps students could
present their research findings on a wiki? Food for thought....
Works Cited
Giustini, Dean, and Jo-ann Naslund. "Towards School Library 2.0: An Introduction to Social Software Tools for Teacher Librarians." School Libraries Worldwide 14.2 (2008): 55-67. Web. <http://asselindoiron.pbworks.com/f/14_2naslund_giustini.pdf>.
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