McBloglin

Challenged with the responsibility of moving a system along the continuum of adoption, I have spent some time giving presentations to pre-service and practicing teachers regarding the seamless use of technology as a tool for learning. Web 2.0 literacies are a part of that tool kit, and I have found a few pockets of interest, less sustainability and general dis-interest in learning something new. This from teachers who may use audio and video applications, simulations, or whatever technology they have internalized and are able to incorporate into engaging, authentic and assessible lessons. But holy cow, do they want an interactive white board!!

Very real concerns of Web 2.0 tools are privacy and safety for students and the impact on teachers and administrators if the fortress of learning is breached. I think it is time we moved the discussion forward to the realities of students using Web 2.0 tools, their abilities to sort through the incredible bombardment of web influences and our responsiblities to be knowing guides through these interesting times.