January 12, 2011: Web 2.0 and Creative Commons
Introduction to Web 2.0 The trend in the use of technology and Web sites that aims to enhance information sharing, creativity, and most notably, collaboration among users. (Source: Wikipedia) Web 2.0 consists of 21st Century teaching and learning, social networking, and open (free) software.
Creative Commons Creative Commons allows digital educational resources to be freely accessible and collaboration between other educators and students.
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading A Day in the Life of Web 2.0, I find myself feeling behind the times. I loved how teachers, administrators, parents, and teachers were working together. I get how students would benefit; however, it all seemed to be going in super-fast time. I was excited to see the tools available and then felt overwhelmed in knowing how to implement and use the tools with 12 subjects in my curriculum. I chalk it up to information and creative overload. Therefore, I decided I will take baby steps and work within a couple of subjects to get started. My first step will be to get a blog up and going this year. My second will be to have students create something digital--maybe a podcast? I am not sure since I am still learning about the possibilities. As I start teaching more digital though, I am going to have to do a major shift in how I think I should teach. There is no way I will be able to keep all the "old" while implementing the "new." There is too much on my "plate" as it is, so how do I combine? That will need more thought and reflection. Debbie Owens
ReplyDeleteThinking back on a computer PD class I took a few years back when we were all Jordan District, I remember the teacher asking if anybody needed training on how to put a cd into the computer and spit it back out again. I was the only one who'd never done that. It was so embarrasing! Now here it is a few years later and the speed at which technology has been created has forced ALL teachers to get on the bandwagon and get with the program. I remember when teachers refused to learn email and wanted hard copies of weekly calendars. Now I've started a blog, I do tons of work with photos and I download utubes and podcasts for my class. I know I want to learn everything that will make my kids engaged in learning. I don't know what that looks like for young kids yet. I may have to learn the mobile lab, and clickers, and whatever is else is just coming on. It is exciting to be a teacher today. But slightly overwhelming too. I don't see classrooms of today looking at all the same in 8 or 10 years. So we need to retool, and get prepared for what is the next big thing. The forums, the communities, I don't know if I think that is the way to go. But I'm sure some form of collaboration is key. And I know with this small class and really knowledgeable teachers I'm going to be able to get my individual questions answered and learn things that are of interest to me and the needs of my young students.
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ReplyDeleteI liked the comments you made in your post. You have many things on your plate this year as a CSD teacher. When implementing Web 2.o into your teaching practices, it is important to think in "baby steps." It is impossible to implement everything at once. I like your goal of beginning a blog and keeping it going during the school year. This will be a great source of information and communication to use with your parents. I think it would also be great to do a podcast. Remember to use your Ed Tech specialist in your school to bounce ideas off of and to get their help when needed. Remember that you don't have to do everything yourself. You are right when you write there are endless possibilities. You are a great educator and good luck to you this year!
Pattie:
ReplyDeleteYou are right when you say that because technology continues to evolve quickly, teachers can no longer ignore the fact that they need to become more digitally aware and use it in the classroom. The students we have today are what you would call Digital Natives and unfortunately we teachers are the Digital Immigrants, still learning how to use technology in our teaching practices. Web 2.0 is about collaborating. You are doing a great job with your blog and using you-tube videos and podcasts for your classroom. You have started somewhere with your journey and that's what you want to be doing as an educator. Keep up the great work!
As I read "A Day in the Life of Web 2.0" my mind swirled with podcasts, wikis, and blogs (oh my). I think it is important to be up to date and to use the tools available to help students learn to be part of society today. I am amazed at what all the teachers were doing in the “Web 2.0” middle school and wondered how I could incorporate their ideas when I need to teach every subject. I just cannot imagine myself spending all of my time keeping up with science, math and language arts on the web. I wonder how many blogs and podcasts that would mean listening to? I was also quite impressed that the students and parents were so involved with the teachers’ efforts. Frankly, I had a website (Teacherweb) 11 years ago and recently switched to wikispace for communication with parents and students and over the past 11 years would guess that perhaps 10 to 12 people have checked my site on even an irregular basis. I find that discouraging. Well, I guess we need to keep working toward getting our students the best education we can deliver and encourage them to learn what is out there because what my students learn now will be out of date in six years when they graduate from high school. I guess the best thing I can do for them is to help them learn how to learn as that is what their future in technology will be all about - learning and using what is new.
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