Why Web 2.0?

As I sit here this evening, knowing that I am totally behind, I think back to the wonderful experiences not only my students had this year with the help of Mrs. Schmidt, our school's media specialist but the experience I also had. I have to say that I am not much of a risk taker especially when it comes to technology. Seeing Kathy at ease with the computer and applying some of the topics discussed in the articles and in the video, I want to be able to be confident and do the same. I do not limit my thoughts to just my FOCUS students so I am going to say that all kids need these experience with technology. We need to really dig deep and look at what skills our students bring to the table. I think we sometimes get caught up in the fact that we have so much to cover in our classes and do not make the time to have our students truly share in the learning. Reading the two articles on Web 2.0 and working with Kathy, I definitely know why I am taking this class and getting caught up at this hour. After reading the two articles on Why Web 2.0, I do feel a little overwhelmed