Thing #2- Thoughts about Web 2.0

Web 2.0 is a great way to have a "one stop" shop for all your technological needs. It is an easy access to blogs, wikis, downloads, etc without having to search through websites for the information that you need. It is also a great way to communicate and chat with fellow colleagues so we can continue to share great ideas. Currently, the Science Dept. uses podcasts to provide tips or instructions on various labs, etc. which is very beneficial to those "digital learners". It becomes quicker and more efficient when we can use technology in our classroom and communication. We as teachers need to stay up to date on the latest technological advances. Although we don't want to teach using "text slang" it is important to communicate in ways that our students understand. Blogs, wikis, doc sharing and personal websites are great ways to get our students interested in what's going on in the classroom and to spark interest in current topics or discussions in new ideas. We can also share important test information, strategies, etc with parents and students to reinforce what they learn in class!!!