Light, D. (2011). Do web 2.0 right. Learning and Leading With Technology, 38(5), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/issues/Feature_Article_Do_Web_2_0_Right.aspx
Today, the Internet and web 2.0 can easily provide teachers with the tools they need to successfully engage and enhance student learning. While utilizing the Internet in the classroom can be useful and fun, it can also prove to be a tricky task. In his article, "Do web 2.0 right," Daniel light discusses the successes and failures of using web 2.0 with in the classroom. First, Light explains the three key factors in using web 2.0 successfully within the classroom: "instituting daily practice, carefully considering the audience, and teaching and enforcing appropriate behavior." Private and classroom blogs were successfully used when implemented within the classroom everyday in order to increase interest, engage discussion and debate between students, and to provide teacher-student feedback and communication. Public blogs were also used, providing a forum for which students could share thoughts and constructive criticism yet, teachers found the students more comfortable with private blogs. When dealing with the Internet and web 2.0, successful teachers were careful and selective about the assignments and the audience involved. Because of the extent of people to which web 2.0 can reach, successful teachers will “consciously control” access to the online community. Light suggests that when utilizing Web 2.0, teachers must create and both an online and an in-class community that cultivates communication, ideas and intellectual growth. If used correctly, Web 2.0 can be an effective and help create an open and accessible community with in the classroom.
Today, the Internet and web 2.0 can easily provide teachers with the tools they need to successfully engage and enhance student learning. While utilizing the Internet in the classroom can be useful and fun, it can also prove to be a tricky task. In his article, "Do web 2.0 right," Daniel light discusses the successes and failures of using web 2.0 with in the classroom. First, Light explains the three key factors in using web 2.0 successfully within the classroom: "instituting daily practice, carefully considering the audience, and teaching and enforcing appropriate behavior." Private and classroom blogs were successfully used when implemented within the classroom everyday in order to increase interest, engage discussion and debate between students, and to provide teacher-student feedback and communication. Public blogs were also used, providing a forum for which students could share thoughts and constructive criticism yet, teachers found the students more comfortable with private blogs. When dealing with the Internet and web 2.0, successful teachers were careful and selective about the assignments and the audience involved. Because of the extent of people to which web 2.0 can reach, successful teachers will “consciously control” access to the online community. Light suggests that when utilizing Web 2.0, teachers must create and both an online and an in-class community that cultivates communication, ideas and intellectual growth. If used correctly, Web 2.0 can be an effective and help create an open and accessible community with in the classroom. Question 1: Would you prefer using private or public blogs in the classroom? I would prefer to use a public blog, but I think a private blog is more effective. I think having a helpful classroom blog which students can post homework questions or issues is extremely useful. Giving each student an option of having a private or public blog would be more appropriate when turning in assignments.
Question 2: How do you see yourself using Web 2.0 in the classroom? I could see myself having a class blog. I think it really opens up communication and discussion for not only the teacher and the students but for students to other students. I would use Web 2.0 to further build community and communication outside of the classroom.
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