Week 4 - Blog #8 - Reflection on Blogging

I have really enjoyed learning more about Web 2.0 tools. I had not realized that I was even using Web 2.0 tools before, and I never heard of Web 2.0. The possibilities of Web 2.0 tools in education is enormous, and I am excited to have students begin using some of the things I have learned about. I find Web 2.0 tools good for work in collaboration and engaging students. I know the students will buy in to learning more when they see that technology is involved. I love the creative features that Web 2.0 tools have.

The major weakness I see is that many applications are blocked within school districts. Of course, many of the tools I have learned about are more unknown, and that is an advantage. Also, anyone can post anything, so students will have to be taught how to discern what is relevant.

I am very excited to use web 2.0 tools such as Zoho, Google docs, ning, blogging, engrade, etc. in the classroom. I am excited for my students. And an added bonus is when I get this all set up, is it makes life more easy on me as well!