In my opinion, school 2.0 is the new generational idea of integrating technology into the classroom. I particularly like the article TechLearning: Web 2.0 A Guide for Educators. I especially liked the part that stated, "Results of a 2007 national survey conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project show that 55 percent of all online American young people between the ages of 12 and 17 use social networking sites for communicating about everything from school-related issues to where the next party is taking place." I am sure that five years later the 55% has increased significantly and will soon be 100% if it is not already. I think that technology is a huge part of the lives of students, and they learn well from technology. Not to mention, technology creates several different instructional techniques that are easily accessed to benefit all types of learners. I think that in the future technology will become a major part of the teaching and learning process. Teachers can use technology to more effectively present concepts in creative ways. Indirect teaching will be much more assessable at the click of a button. All learning types can be easily taught in one class period through the use of PowerPoint, videos, online activities, and much more. This will open up doors of opportunity for many students and teachers.
I used this video for a presentation in my EDUC 5501 class. It reminds me of school 2.0; so, I thought I would share. Enjoy! :)
I love your comment that technology can be used "to more effectively present concepts in creative ways." I've learned that even with the younger children, technology not only hooks their attention, but also stimulates them to do more.
ReplyDeleteVery Cool Video! I think it cuts to the heart of the issue: Why don't we use engage students through the technologies they use everyday? In my experience, the problem is less often on the teacher level as it is on the administrative. Rules banning or severely restricting technology use make utilizing technology in the classroom difficult without running afoul of those rules.
ReplyDeleteAn incident that happened at the junior high school where my mother is a librarian is a good example. A student, who is an avid reader, asked if he could bring his e-reader to school to read. He was allowed to until recently, when he was caught showing racy images he had put on it to classmates. Now, thanks to backlash from the community, e-readers are not allowed at the school. This illustrates perfectly why many administrators don't allow newer technologies into school: they are afraid of the possible backlash from a student (or teacher) misusing it.