Chapter1 - new world, new web, new skills

The Web2.0, new tools, new school (2007) points out as society and the world of work change, the skill that students need to live and thrive in it also change. The competition will be fierce and can come from anywhere in this flat world. In some ways, students today are ahead of their elders. Technology is second nature to them and they accept and use it without question. Schools lag behind (P.17). I am totally agreed with this opinion. The generation after 80s and 90s are fascinated by the Internet and new technology. They use these new tools and skills during their daily life. Write a blog, post photos, create a video and school at home by distance education. Technology is full of our life. In order to increase schools effectively to educate students, learning and applying new web 2.0 tools are very important.  

"Web 2.0 is an ever-growing array of tools that people use to aggregate and interact with information in ways that are useful to them."(Solomon, G., & Schrum, L, 2007, P.23). Teachers and students can enhance their network through internet. Share ideas and concepts with global people, the interaction between teacher and student, student and student becoming to student and world. Web 2.0 tools can create this wonderful scene.

  NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) for Teachers:

All classroom teachers should be prepared to meet the following standards anf perfomance indicators.

  3. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum

Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:

A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.

B. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.

C. apply technology to develop students' higher-order skills and creativity.

D. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. 

Citations:

Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0, new tools, new schools. Eugene, OR: Intl Society for Technology in educ.