The podcast states that Web2.0 tools, as opposed to static, Web1.0 tools, are interactive and helpful for both students and teachers. Since the ELA Standards no longer include Web2.0 as an option for classroom learning, I believe students are at a disadvantage. I recall using many examples of Web2.0 tools throughout high school and middle school, and I always enjoyed them. I thought they were a fun, new way of learning as opposed to standard textbook-based instruction. The podcast lists a few examples of these tools. One in particular that can be important and beneficial in a classroom is YouTube. YouTube offers a wide variety of educational videos on an endless array of subjects. Some channels specifically that helped me a lot in previous classes are Crash Course and ASAP Science. Social networking is another example provided by the podcast that can significantly help students and teacher professional development. Since much of today's youth is heavily involved with social media, it can be a very convenient, efficient tool.
An engaging website that I would be interested in using in the future is Webspiration (http://www.webspirationclassroom.com/). I have not used this tool personally, but after hearing about it, I wish I would have had the opportunity to in school. This site can be used to make mind maps, brainstorm, organize ideas, and collaborate with peers and instructors. It uses graphics that can really help students stay organized and learn, especially those who are visual learners (which is very common among students).
The technology listed in Chapter 12 of the textbook that I found the most promising is massive open online courses (MOOCs). This tool provides open opportunities to thousands of students from multiple areas who otherwise may not have access to them. Students are able to connect with others who share a common interest with them. This also exposes them to people of different backgrounds, which is very important. For instance, many prestigious universities are adopting a program called Edx that allows anyone to gain expertise knowledge for free, which is amazing, considering many people avoid higher education just because they cannot afford it. For these reasons, I believe MOOCs will be revolutionary to the future's educational system.
An engaging website that I would be interested in using in the future is Webspiration (http://www.webspirationclassroom.com/). I have not used this tool personally, but after hearing about it, I wish I would have had the opportunity to in school. This site can be used to make mind maps, brainstorm, organize ideas, and collaborate with peers and instructors. It uses graphics that can really help students stay organized and learn, especially those who are visual learners (which is very common among students).
The technology listed in Chapter 12 of the textbook that I found the most promising is massive open online courses (MOOCs). This tool provides open opportunities to thousands of students from multiple areas who otherwise may not have access to them. Students are able to connect with others who share a common interest with them. This also exposes them to people of different backgrounds, which is very important. For instance, many prestigious universities are adopting a program called Edx that allows anyone to gain expertise knowledge for free, which is amazing, considering many people avoid higher education just because they cannot afford it. For these reasons, I believe MOOCs will be revolutionary to the future's educational system.
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