Chapter 8 - systemic issues

Schools face challenges that are unique to their district, city, and region and must address their local constituency's concerns all the time. This chapter examines the implementation and possiblilities for not only using these tools in the curriculum, but also using the tools in ways to create opportunities for all learners in a community(G. Solomon & L. Schrum. 2007)

English language learners and English as a second language 

Web 2.0 tools might expand students' learning of English and becoming more proficient in the educational activities required in our school.

Blogging

Blogging is a wonderful way to enhance student understanding and some second-language teachers believe that blogs can be used to give students authentic language activities. (G. Solomon & L. Schrum. 2007)

Podcasting

As blogging, podcasting is also a effective way to learn a foreign language, to learn English as a second language, or to learn other subjects that may be difficult to comprehend. Students have used podcasting to listen to, memorize, and critique classical music and even to share their orighinal musical creations.

Students with special needs

Students with disabilities have a greater need for accessing technology that do their non-disabled peers. This may be especialy true for those students who need technology just to function within the school environment. 

Equity and the digital divide
The following video is about how to bridge the digital divide with web 2.0 tools, it's kind short but with a lot information.

NETS-T(National Educational Technology Standards for Teachres)

4. Assessment and Evaluation

Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Teachers:

a. apply techonology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.

b. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.

c. apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.

Citations

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