September 1, 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.
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Creative Commons
Creative Commons allows digital educational resources to be freely accessible and collaboration between other educators and students.
Assignments:
1. Create an account on Classroom2.0.
2. Watch some of the movies and read some of the articles posted on today's class agenda.
3. Take a closer look at the Creative Commons website (see the link on today's class agenda).
4. Comment on this post. Include your thoughts about Web2.0, something you learned in class today, or thoughts about an article you have read on Web2.0.
I was aware of the many changes to the web, but I was not aware of the new terminology in addressing it as Web 2.0 . As an educator it is exciting that there are so many resources available to draw from and contribute too. It can also be frustrating at times. I created a class blog last year that was full of resources, posts, links, videos, etc. A very small percentage of my parents actually looked at it and even fewer made comments, added content, etc. I suppose I need to be more patient as more of the population moves into the Web 2.0 scene. :)
ReplyDeleteThe video that I would like to comment on is the one that addresses the fact that cell phones are now powerful computers in purses and pockets. I will tell you that when we ran out of copies of Huck Finn last year, I allowed and encouraged students to access it on their phones and Kindles. I had students using dictionary apps as opposed to the printed dictionary. It was incredibly convenient for the students and for me. However, I still am nervous about how to assure that students are using credible and useful content rather than just Facebooking or online shopping. How do I sift through content to find the best links? How do I assure that students are listening to my podcast and not their own music? I have to password the family computer to regulate my own 16-year-old son's access to the Internet. Left unbridled, he spends six or more hours a night claiming to do homework, but really online shopping, connecting with friends, entertaining himself with music and YouTube. You get my drift. In any given JPAS that my hubby does in a computer lab, he sees several students off-task even when the teacher is circulating the room and has valuable learning planned.
ReplyDeleteSo, all these ipods, cellphones, ipads, laptops, etc. on this video sound enticing, but the issue for me is content. How do I regulate it?
Shelly "My-Kids-Call-Me-Techno-Wizard" Edmonds