I honestly didn't know what the true meaning of Web 2.0 was until reviewing this unit. My cell phone has become a major part of my life. I use it mainly for an alarm clock, recording events on the calendar, texting, accessing the Internet, finding the weather radar, and it takes pictures when I find an idea that I could use with my students for Art class. I always look forward to a cell phone upgrade to get all the latest and greatest features. My current phone does not have driving directions, but I learned that you can access maps through the Internet on the phone, which has come to be useful several times during the summer when there is so much construction. I found out that I don't really need to upgrade the phone, but I always want the one with the most features (of course)!
Web 2.0 allows parents, teachers, and students to communicate and take an active role in education. There are so many ways to share ideas, get opinions or advice and allow the students to take personal responsibility in their own learning. As did the teacher that uses blogging for the students to create their own study guides for tests. The teacher then monitors and rewards the students for being collaborative and motivated about the concepts being studied. I think the students have a greater interest in learning when technology is involved. Today, technology is vital in education to promote an independent, motivated, life long learner in every student (no matter what age they are).
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Cell phones have been banned in many schools. And while it's true that students use them inappropriately, cell phones are in fact a computer! There are many creative ways teachers have found for using cell phones in the classroom. I recommend you read Liz Kolb's blog http://www.cellphonesinlearning.com
I've been to some workshops that have really cool activities to do with cell phones. We don't have too many show up at our school, do we?
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