Thing 5

Web 2.0 and School 2.0 has many implications and opportunities for the future of education. School 2.0 can bring education into the community and home lives of many children. It will give students access to learning tools 24/7 and parents a chance to interact with their child’s learning. For teachers, School 2.0 gives us the option to give assessment that can be graded instantly and anonymously. Practice can be more hands-on than what it used to be in the traditional classroom. I love technology and learning new ways to make learning a more hands on activity. However, as educators we cannot forget that every child will not have parents that are as interested in their lives as we expect them to be. I truly hope that School 2.0 will bridge that gap for some students. For one, it may cause parents to be more involved. For two, learning can be interactive after school hours so teachers can be available for homework and tutoring. School/Web 2.0 has so much to offer and I am excited to explore the possibilities!