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Discussion of “Web 2.0: New Tools New Schools" - Solomon & Schrum
By Marilyn Pase
This is truly a” new world, new web, and new skills” for me. I could not believe how many people blog and how many are still afraid. As our web 2.0 authors Solomon & Schrum reported, “we have to change our mind set and learn to deal with the technical issues.”(2007, p. 24). I talked to one of my friends over the weekend and she said she did not use many internet tools because of fear of identity theft. I guess there is always danger but how many of us continue to drive even though there is a chance of death on the highway. There is always some risk. As Solomon and Schrum reported of a participant, “When enough people are brave enough to use it, it will become the norm,” (2007, p. 24).
2.O students can learn more efficiently because of the features of” interconnectedness, immediacy, interactivity, communication, and community.” (Solomon and Schrum, 2007). If students use these web 2.O tools effectively, they can spend more time with their reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical skills and less time trying to find the information or contacts. Over the years, computer processing capabilities have become faster and faster. I remember thinking back in the 70’s ---why is working together and all this need for more computer speed so important. We are truly seeing the results today. For example, students can be so much more effective when doing their research. They can work together in groups on projects without having to send documents back and forth.
Solomon and Schrum discussed freely shared tools and looked forward to the day when schools will not have to invest in new computers and soft ware licenses because everything would be available at no cost. (Chapter 3, 2007) We are learning in our CEL580 class to use and take advantage of these tools and resources. If there is not money to be made, these excellent free tools may be available to only a few students unless educators are aware of them, use them and design their classes so students take advantage of them. They should also be aware that new tools are being tested everyday. We may be teaching and beta testing a new tool today and a different one next semester.
We must also be mindful of the ethical implications of using these tools, the information we may learn about our students, and to protect their rights.
When I watch my older grandchildren absolutely tied to their phones, rapidly texting, and playing games on their computers, I realize that for higher education we must be aware of the differences in technological changes for the eras in which our students were born and grew up. I know faculty and students that absolutely refuse to learn the simple skills related to the net and computers beyond that necessary for F2F classes. We cannot assume that every student has the same skills and attitudes towards these tools. We need to adjust our teaching methods, the techniques in our classes, and curriculum design while keeping these generational differences in mind. I like the web 2.0 meme map on page 47 which demonstrates so well the concept that the web is the platform ( not a money making network) on which everything is built and that users control their own data. It illustrates graphically the issues around using these tools. As we read these chapters, we can appreciate those fearless educational pioneers as we follow their paths and amplify their vision.
By Marilyn Pase
This is truly a” new world, new web, and new skills” for me. I could not believe how many people blog and how many are still afraid. As our web 2.0 authors Solomon & Schrum reported, “we have to change our mind set and learn to deal with the technical issues.”(2007, p. 24). I talked to one of my friends over the weekend and she said she did not use many internet tools because of fear of identity theft. I guess there is always danger but how many of us continue to drive even though there is a chance of death on the highway. There is always some risk. As Solomon and Schrum reported of a participant, “When enough people are brave enough to use it, it will become the norm,” (2007, p. 24).
2.O students can learn more efficiently because of the features of” interconnectedness, immediacy, interactivity, communication, and community.” (Solomon and Schrum, 2007). If students use these web 2.O tools effectively, they can spend more time with their reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical skills and less time trying to find the information or contacts. Over the years, computer processing capabilities have become faster and faster. I remember thinking back in the 70’s ---why is working together and all this need for more computer speed so important. We are truly seeing the results today. For example, students can be so much more effective when doing their research. They can work together in groups on projects without having to send documents back and forth.
Solomon and Schrum discussed freely shared tools and looked forward to the day when schools will not have to invest in new computers and soft ware licenses because everything would be available at no cost. (Chapter 3, 2007) We are learning in our CEL580 class to use and take advantage of these tools and resources. If there is not money to be made, these excellent free tools may be available to only a few students unless educators are aware of them, use them and design their classes so students take advantage of them. They should also be aware that new tools are being tested everyday. We may be teaching and beta testing a new tool today and a different one next semester.
We must also be mindful of the ethical implications of using these tools, the information we may learn about our students, and to protect their rights.
When I watch my older grandchildren absolutely tied to their phones, rapidly texting, and playing games on their computers, I realize that for higher education we must be aware of the differences in technological changes for the eras in which our students were born and grew up. I know faculty and students that absolutely refuse to learn the simple skills related to the net and computers beyond that necessary for F2F classes. We cannot assume that every student has the same skills and attitudes towards these tools. We need to adjust our teaching methods, the techniques in our classes, and curriculum design while keeping these generational differences in mind. I like the web 2.0 meme map on page 47 which demonstrates so well the concept that the web is the platform ( not a money making network) on which everything is built and that users control their own data. It illustrates graphically the issues around using these tools. As we read these chapters, we can appreciate those fearless educational pioneers as we follow their paths and amplify their vision.
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
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