wk 8: chapter 5 thoughts: continuing forward

It is good to know sites like Tapped In are out there. Although like the authors of Web 2.0 mentioned “it is important to recognize that this community, just like all communities of practice, has to work to maintain user motivation and interest” (p. 107). It seems any social network can be utilized for the collective learning and the need to stay current; Facebook pages, LinkedIn, etc.

It made me feel good to see the use of blogs and podcasts referenced at the end of the chapter as I feel these tools extremely valuable ways to keep a large amount of professionals moving forward collectively. And while I do not have any immediate plans to use Wiki in my class, I can see it in my future. Obviously the use of webinars such as those found on PBS Teachers are immensely beneficial and are an obvious choice in using technology in keeping everyone current in technology.

As a college professor, I hope the schools and teachers can keep up with technology because the stronger student are in their technology literacy, the more I can concentrate on moving forward with my curriculum.

Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: New tools, new schools. Eugene, Or: International Society for Technology in Education.