I am not completely sure I still understand the idea of Web 2.0. However, the general concept that I am understanding is that Web 2.0 is an interactive type of learning where students/users are communicating with each other rather than merely "hunt and find" type activities. I think, looking at this from a Special Education perspective, that this is a great idea for students. In addition to adding to their skills with technology it is enhancing their ability to communicate as well as the way they communicate their ideas to others. Especially with students who may have less self confidence, it allows them to "hide" behind the idea of no one seeing them, so they can speak freely. I am very interested to see how others are going to use this in their classrooms.
I have thought about my students using mine to create ongoing stories where they can edit one another's stories without knowing the original author. I have also thought about this activity working in other areas such as Social Studies and Science when I work with regular education 4th graders. The students being able to create their own videos as a summative project to present to a class.
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Frances,
ReplyDeleteYou may not think you understand the idea of Web 2.0, but from what I read, you've certainly got a grasp on it. Web 2.0 does allow for greater interactivity and it also facilitates communication, especially for those who, as you indicated, prefer to "hide".
I thought your ideas about the ongoing stories and creating video summaries were wonderful. I hope you'll be able to explore these more and perhaps implement them.