The gist of the article was about the next generation of the Internet. I don't care who you are...that's cool! The article discusses the use of web-based programs that allow users more ease to create and comment on other productions. This is good news for schools as there is little or usually no cost. The "experiment" of Dominoe the Dalmation and using 50 different web tools is an example of how this newer technology and software can be applied in various settings. In particular, I found the ComicTool interesting, especially 
as a historian. This might sound a bit off but note the case of Persepolis. These two books are about a woman's journey and its relation to historical events and current events in the world. Through the genre of a graphic novel she is able to reach a wider audience and make it somewhat more interesting. Her story and any subsequent knowledge has an appeal to a younger group of people and may have had a more limited showing if not for the "comic book" appearance. This is but one example of using Web 2.0 tools and software to enhance the learning experience.
1. How can a teacher find the available tools to utilize in teaching?
Well, the first place a teacher can look to is TechCrunch.com. This website keeps an eye on many things, particularly Web 2.0 tools. It previews, explains, and shows what these tools are and what they can do.
2. Are these tools compatible with the platforms used by a particular shcool or district?
This is something a teacher would have to inquire about at his or her own school. But, generally speaking, yes they are compatible with most platforms. The particular integration into these platforms would be dependent and specific to the platform in use though.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Journal #5 - Web 2.0
Posted by TigheJaffe at 1:32 AM
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It is amazing to me how many different and exciting things we can do with technolgoy in our classrooms. The interative nature of these programs allows students to be more hands-on, creative, and active in their own learning experiences. Such programs are not only great for history lessons, but Science, Math, Language Arts, etc. What is great is that a lof of these programs are inexpensive and user-friendly. The trick is to get teachers more savy with the use of these programs so that proper instruction can be given to students.
I am so impressed with the different things that a person can use technology for. This innovative application that can be used to publish allows students and teachers to use more creative aspects in the classroom. I don't know what teachers did in the past when technology didn't exist.
Wow this is awesome. It is so crazy to be able to use all of these helpful learning tools to teach students and ourselvs. I am learning so many new creative ways to implament technology into the classroom. This is so exciting.
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