The interactive version of the internet making connections and sharing of information with the world just a click away. According to the ACMA, the Web 2.0 gives users an “online presence”.
This article by the University of Melbourne is a great piece of information which outlines what the Web 2.0 is and what types of applications commonly used in today’s digital age.
So what does this mean for my classroom? Well it appears that a digital culture is here to stay and developing a positive culture and spirit of ICT’s is integral by teachers. There are so many wonderful tools available on the Web 2.0 that can be harnessed by teachers to bring learning alive. My favourites include:
Blogs: are a simple yet powerful tool that allow students to participate in discussions within a blogging community that may well in fact take conversations to the other side of the world. The ultimate collaborative learning experience.
Skype: opening up the world of students beyond the classroom walls. Skype can bring students face to face through a Webcam experts, other students, communities, professionals, etc that would normally be inaccessible.
Storybird: creating and publishing visual stories that can be shared online.
Glogster: creating and publishing online and interactive posters that can be shared online.
I am hoping my practical experience allows me to really integrate ICTs into learning experiences to enhance the student learnings.