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How Web 2.0 has changed the face of education

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Although the term Web 2.0 suggests that it is something futuristic, it is actually the web as we know it today. We need to explore the potential of using these new technologies, or there is a risk that ICT in schools and further education becomes irrelevant and far removed from the way young people use technology elsewhere. However, this is not about technology for technology's sake and we need to use technology when it is effective and appropriate to do so. As with most new technology, successful implementation relies on effective leadership, reliable infrastructure and support, and the space and time to allow teachers to innovate and embed technology into their everyday practice.

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The term Web 2.0 was coined in 2004 to describe a shift towards new ways of using the web as a platform for tools and services that have an emphasis on user participation and interaction. Now the use of social networking sites, blogs, wikis, social bookmarking and media sharing have become widespread. The existence of such online applications and services as Facebook and YouTube are well known amongst teachers, who are often users of this technology themselves in their private lives, but may not recognise the educational potential for their students.

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The term Web 2.0 was coined in 2004 to describe a shift towards new ways of using the web as a platform for tools and services that have an emphasis on user participation and interaction.

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describe a shift towards new ways of using the web as a platform for tools and services that have an emphasis on user participation and interaction

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on 2008-10-02 by bethstill

The four bullets under Critical Thinking explain why I have completely changed the way I teach. Students fought it at first, but now that they see the bigger picture they understand why my teaching style has changed.

Barriers that some learners encounter in schools and colleges are broken down, with previously sidelined pupils becoming engaged and excelling at learning.

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Teachers are able to give learners more open ended and collaborative tasks to research and present in the medium of their choice, encouraging autonomy and independent learning

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While this may be appropriate in some circumstances, it is important to educate children about safe internet use, and make them aware of the risks, so that their approach to using the internet is safe outside school as well

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Other concerns include the potential for some online tools to be a distraction to learners in class. This is largely an issue of classroom management and is not specific to Web 2.0

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For example, online discussion and blogs can help motivate and engage learners.

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However, using Web 2.0 for learning is more about particular methods and approaches to teaching than introducing a new set of technologies and tools

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However, this is not about technology for technology's sake and we need to use technology when it is effective and appropriate to do so. As with most new technology, successful implementation relies on effective leadership, reliable infrastructure and support, and the space and time to allow teachers to innovate and embed technology into their everyday practice.

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students who usually remain quiet in class have become active contributors. Dialogue and discussion often continues outside of the classroom

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increased peer assessment with learners commenting and giving feedback on each other's work

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