Web 2.0 is a new term to me. So I first went to Wikipedia to get some basic idea about it. Then I realize that although I am not familiar with the concept, I have been using those interactive online tools like writing and reading blogs, watching YouTube videos, etc. I also had some discussion with my husband who knows computer and web much better than I do. He tried to explain a little more behind the scene but I am kind of lost with those technical jargons like AJAX. So I just focus on what Web 2.0 means to the educators, or the so-called school 2.0.
I agree with Susan, the author of the perspective Web 2.0: A Guide for Educators, about the school and educators need to be aware of the change that Web 2.0 has brought to the teaching and learning process. I think students sometimes are more experienced than their teachers with social networking sites like MySpace or FaceBook. I didn't know FaceBook until one of my friends here told me how good it is. We sure should utilize Internet and interactive web tools to enrich our teaching. In New Literatures: Enrichment or Essential?, David also pointed out the significant role of blogs and wiki, technologies schools may find helpful to improve students' writing, collaborating, and communications.
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