Thing 5

I read most of the perspectives give concerning Web 2.0, but a couple stood out to me.  I liked the Wikipedia description, because it helped me understand a little more about the history of Web 2.0 and how it has developed into the amazing part of society that it is today.  "Web 2.0:  A Guide for Educators" was also very informative, and made me realize the full impact that world-wide information and the tools available have on the classroom.  To me, "School 2.0" is the future of education.  We live in a world where the web and all of the information available is a big part of life, even for our children.  I liked the statement that "education must get on board".  Technology is our future, and it is what our children "know".  The idea of sharing information globally, and the availability of gaining this information, and contributing to it, all at our fingertips, is overwhelming to me.  We now have an enormous responsibility to incorporate this into our professional learning and into our classrooms.  The new possibilities for teaching and learning are amazing.  It's hard to imagine that it will grow even more from its current state.  As educators, we must continue learning in this area and utilize the tools available.