Learning in the 21st century is all about networks and the connections we can
make to other learners and teachers both in our communities and around the globe.Will Richardson 2009
Joy and I were very priveleged to hear Will Richardson speak at a SLAV conference last year.He is a leading US educator specialising in the understanding and implementation of Web 2.0 in schools.He believes it will only be those who use technologies to expand their global connections who will flourish in the future. Those who don't will be left on the sidelines.
Web 2.0 is the term used to describe tools and applications on the internet that allows users to create content,collaborate and share online. It is all about developing networks and connections.This is in constrast to Web 1.0 which was all about consuming information. Well known Web 2.0 tools include blogs,wikis, Facebook and twitter. These tools have already become very mainstream.Even our local ABC radio has a facebook and blog presence!
New Web 2.0 tools are constantly being developed and it is often difficult to keep up with it all. However there are lots of very useful sites to help us learn about these tools.Below are some sites that I recommend:
Web 2.0: Cool Tools for Schools
101 classroom ideas for 1:1 is also an excellent resource.It was developed by DEECD to support the 1:1 netbook implemenation. There is a copy in Teacher Reference for your perusual
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