Friday, July 10, 2009

Week 2- Assignment
1. Create a new blog
2. Set up Google RSS reader
3. Comment on Web 2.0
4. Thoughts about this course

My thoughts on Web 2.0 tools are that our schools are not doing enough to prepare students with interactive technologies. I took a globalization and management course and was very excited to see how technology is connecting people all over the world. If this is where technology is taking us, then education and 21st century tools should be a priority. Global literacy in foreign cultures and languages should be on the forefront. Publication education is not relevant to what is going on in the world. Students are learning better skills on their own without the use of schools. What does this mean for public education? The website and Dept. of Ed. School 2.0 page made me realize that our need to control information is doing an injustice to our students. We are conditioned to protect and filter what is coming into our schools. I believe, at the same time we interfere with the interactive skills and tools necessary to compete in today's world. This should be addressed and great skills could be learned by opening some freedom in what information goes back and forth. At least lighten the control at the high school level. Globalization and people interacting and collaborating all over the world is where I see technology moving in the next ten years. I worry that the field of educational technology is behind the times. The developments will require schools to focus on teaching and learning relevant skills that promote and support literacy initiatives. According to Solomom & Gwenn in Web 2.0 new tools, new schools, the consequences of not adequately building the necessary skills in technology will cause companies to outsource jobs because our students will not be prepared for the work place.

The following resources were used to understand the topics at hand. I love the videos and resources available on the blogs and links off the class wiki. I have explored many of the links. The text is relevant, easy to read and helpful. The blogs link to endless resources for this class resources. In this short amount of time I have been learning new skills. I have a been introduced to helpful tools that I will be able to use. The following resources help describe the way I feel about Web 2.0.

1. Mr. Winkle effect
2. Inspiring Story
3. Richard Miller, presented to the Board of Governors

Solomon, Gwen, and Lynne Schrum. Web 2.0 new tools, new schools. Washington, DC: International Society for Technology in Education, 007.
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2 comments:

  1. PassionateteachJuly 12, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    It is so true when you say, "Globalization and people interacting and collaborating all over the world is where I see technology moving in the next ten years." This is what we in the web2.0 movement are seeing, as others are looking a different direction. The possibilities are exciting and if we keep trying a little at a time, I think we can awaken the non-believers. We have new ISTE/NETS standards that say, "develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.", but with the constant filtering and blocking of sites, how can this be achieved? Is your district willing to take a chance?

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  2. Cheri NuttingJuly 16, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    The more we know and share with others, the more likely people will be willing to take chances. I am thankful for this course and the time and technology I am using to better my own understanding so that I can help in the movement towards global learning.

    By the way, thanks for the blog address Lena. I really enjoyed reading and viewing your posts and videos.

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