Thing #5

I find it very interesting what Teaching and Learning had to say about Web 2.0.  They listed how overall, it was a good thing for our society as w hole.  Instead of viewing the negative aspects, they focused on how the interenet and the usage of the interent can benefit students.  However, the authors made a valid point.  If we want a positive affect from Web 2.0 then Educators must fully accept it.  Some educators refuse to move from the time of engraving stone tablets-but it is time to change.  We have to get in board with Web 2.0 if we want students to see the education inside of it.  The Horizon Report (2008) looks to Web 2.0's furute in society.  It was so interesting how the report layed out the effects of "four to five years".  The predictions which were made were correct.  We are currently living in their predictions and relying on social networking as a form of bussiness, social work, relationships, and education.  Using social networking sites is now more common than ever!

Schools will now need to focus on how to reach and approach the students.  As studies show, the internet and all it entails has becomes an essential role in students' lives.  We should treat the Web 2.0 as an ally, not an enemy.  I feel as if educators often shy away fromt he ideas of branching out to use "risky" things, such as the internet.  However, if that is the vessle that will keep your students interested, then it is the route to go.