Web2.0+Tools

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Web 1.0 was one way. It was all about consuming information. Web 2.0 is two way and it has revolutionised the way students and teachers can engage in learning. It has moved beyond the selection of information to that of generating content and ideas. It's about uploading video clips or creating video clips, blogging, participating in a wiki or ning, making online presentations and websites.

The Australian Curriculum documents mandate the integration of ICT knowledge and skills (including Web 2.0) required for learning and teaching from F- 10 in all learning areas. ( Australian Curriculum, August 2011)
 * "In the Australian Curriculum students develop ICT competence as they learn to use ICT effectively and appropriately when investigating, creating and communicating ideas and information at school, at home, at work and in their communities." **

One of the key goals of the Federal Government's [|Digital Education Revolution](2008) (DER) is to ensure that learning through the use of innovative learning technologies (Web 2.0) is given a strong foundation in all schools. The DER requires that Web 2.0 technologies be embedded in the curriculum and in pedagogy so that students can learn in a stimulating digital rich environment.

The Prezi (slideshow) below was created by Ryan McCallum, an IT specialist in an American school.It's an excellent rationale as to why Web 2.0 technologies enhance student learning.It also includes the video clip "A vision of K-12 students today". media type="custom" key="10118105" align="right" media type="custom" key="10124127" align="right"

Also take a look at this Voicethread presentation " [|Why Should Teachers Use Web2.0 Tools"]

What Comes First, Pedagogy or the Tool?
Teachers still need to be mindful that pedagogy always come before the tool and that content is at the forefront of the process. Edna Sackson's post [|Technology Shouldn't Drive...It Should empower]makes good reading and will help teachers to use technology effectively.

**There are lots of useful sites to help you learn about Web 2.0 applications. Some of these will be blocked at school. If you find something worth using in your personal learning journey and it is blocked at school, contact the IT Department for it to be unblocked.**

= **Useful sites to check out:** = [|Student Tools - Let Them Fly] [|TILT - Teachers Improving Learning With Technology] [|Tools For the 21st Century Teacher] [|Web2.0 Tools For Teachers]

T[|he ABC Tech Explained] [|Teaching Channel] [|Free Tech for Teachers] [|Twelve Essentials for Technology Integration] [|Integrating Technology into the Primary School] [|TechGenNow]

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