The internet is a media that we have become accustomed to and use without hesitation. Watching the 'YouTube' video 'Viral Education' it makes you realise its potential but also reminds you to be mindful of what you read and what you post. Its potential seems never ending.
Words such as ‘significant change’, ‘revelation’ spark thoughts on exactly what the internet has done to our culture. I hope to learn through Web 2.0 how people use the web applications and how the development of these dynamic and interactive sites can change my teaching. My favourite line from ’Web 2.0 what is it all about?' was "if you need any help just ask a teenager!!!" I know as a teacher I feel that in the general sense this is what it can be like in the classroom. They don't even have to be teenagers, even upper primary children can develop things I never even knew existed!!
All the 'YouTube' videos just enhance the significance of the internet in our culture and the potential that these sites have for communication.
The term 'Google it' has become a very common saying when you don't know the answer to the problem. iGoogle has put another dimension to this term. After setting up my account, you can see its potential. I think it would be great to encourage children to be able to set up their own account to enable them another way to bookmark frequently visited sites The gadgets are great as you can choose what appeals to each individual and this could allow children to share with you some of their interests.
I can't wait to learn more!!
hi mel
ReplyDeletei also liked, 'if you need any help just ask a teenager'. Im finding even the Year 2 students have a great knowledge of IT and are able to learn quickly using IT. It is truly the way of the futrue!!
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