When I was exploring on Classroom 2.0 I had to keep my search simple. Also I had problems figuring out what to search for. I ended up searching ’science’ in both Groups and Forum. I had better luck in Forum. Many of the discussions were asking how to incorporate Web 2.0 technology in their classroom. Most responses were using wikis, videos, and podcasts. Though some of it was over my head, I felt great that I knew what they were talking about. Before this class it would have been like reading Chinese. I did run into a lot of posts that were just telling the beginners ‘good luck’ and not really giving them much guidance or specifics on where to start. I couldn’t imagine wanting to try to incorporate 2.0 technology into my classroom on my own hoping to find some answers from Classroom 2.0. It wouldn’t happen and you can see why teachers that aren’t as fortunate as we are at WA just stick to their old ways because new stuff can be scary, especially when it comes to using technology.
Of course, it is awesome that there are social networking sites on the web for everything. And like I discussed in previous posts when people are passionate about something they like to talk/write about it and socialize with people that share their passion. Up until this class I thought bloggers and podcasters were weird. Now I realize that sites like this and other social networking sites are very important in both your personal and professional life.
