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Thoughts about Web 2.0 in Education Fall 2013

=Part 1 = In your opinion, how would you define Web 2.0? Find your name in the corresponding table and then type your response. Take the time to change the font and the color to make it look more appealing.
 * Name || Your Thoughts ||
 * Melissa || Online tools that allow for interaction, collaboration, and sharing of information. ||
 * Kaitlyn || "Collaboration"- Social Networking, Wikis, Blogs ||
 * ** Gitara ** || ** More interaction and collaboration using technology/social networks. ** ||
 * Marley ||  ||
 * Mikayla || ===== Participation in and access to innovative learning (wikis, blogs, podcasts, discussoin boards, social networks, etc.) ===== ||
 * Alex || A way to collaborate and share ideas by using social networks and wikis and others. ||
 * Daniel || Gives power to the people, allows all a chance to speak and share their information ||
 * Susan || The shift from websites people viewed to websites people interact with. ||

=Part 2 =

In your opinion, what role does Web 2.0 play in Public Education today? Find your name in the corresponding table and then type your response. Take the time to change the font and the color to make it look more appealing.


 * Name || Your Thoughts ||
 * Melissa || Web 2.0 allows teachers and students more avenues for exploration in teaching and learning with the intent of increased student engagement and participation. How it is used in Public Education today may vary depending on the teacher's comfort level with technology as well as what technology is available in the school. ||
 * Kaitlyn || Students are learning how to use tools for their own purpose and not just for school. Web 2.0 is motivating students to continue learning outside the classroom. ||
 * ** Gitara ** || ** Web 2.0 allows more teacher, student and parent interaction inside and outside of the classroom. This engages and promote learning in a more interesting way using technology. ** ||
 * Marley ||  ||
 * Mikayla || Web 2.0 allows students and parents to become involved in their education outside of the classroom. They are able to approach learning in new and innovative ways. It increases the use of technology in the child's schooling, which they often enjoy. ||
 * Alex || Web 2.0 is a new way more interesting way for students to use their tools in and outside the classroom.. It also allows the teacher to help the students stay interested outside the classroom also the parents. ||
 * Daniel || Web 2.0 is a tool that gives a greater chance to learn and participate. Weather it be in the classroom or at home if you have the drive to use it than the limits are endless and allows students to take charge of their learning. ||
 * Susan || Web 2.0 allows for a greater exchange of information with families, and within classroom communities. How it is used depends on the age of the students. Primary grades will see teachers using it to instruct kids and inform parents. Middle and HS will use it to research, write and present in a variety of subjects. ||

=Part 3 =

== In your opinion, how do you think you would use Web 2.0 tools in your current or future classroom? Find your name in the corresponding table and then type your response. Take the time to change the font and the color to make it look more appealing. ==


 * Name || Your Thoughts ||
 * Melissa || I might use a blog for communication with parents and families, online discussion boards to expand classroom discussion orwikis for group projects. ||
 * Kaitlyn || Two of the multiple ways I could use Web 2.0 in my classroom are using Skype for guest speakers without having them come into the classroom and I could also use Netflix to show education films. ||
 * ** Gitara ** || ** I could use blogs, a creative way to introduce new information and post student assignments. I could also use wimba to have discussions online on days school is cancelled. ** ||
 * Marley ||  ||
 * Mikayla || I could use onine movie databases to show documentaries, etc. without needing to buy or rent the physical DVD. I could use an online wiki or discussion board to interact with students on assignments. I could use a video chat system to have parent teacher conferences via the web. ||
 * Alex || While in a middle school classroom students can get bored with regular activities and this can help students stay engaged also help me as a teacher create new ways of learning by using blogs, or show certain videos and also posting work for in class things and outside. ||
 * Daniel || I would love to be able to have a blog for my classroom, as well as a podcast that could go home to the parents (cyberly) so they can stay connected. It would also be amazing to be able to know where kids are at by their collaboration with these programs and over the year get them to set up their own blog where I can check in on their work. ||
 * Susan || In and preschool or primary classroom I would use a blog for family communication and use tablets for e-books and educational apps . ||

=Part 4 - Optional =

Please post any ideas, resources, tools, etc. that you would like to share with your classmates. You can embed a Web 2.0 video that your found. Add a link to a great Web 2.0 website.

 * I think this photo has great words describing the benefits of Web 2.0 - Mikayla**


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