Prompt: Web 2.0 is changing the way we work, live, study, and play. Scholars claim that this change of technology is causing an emergent of a participatory culture and consequently challenging our school systems and ways we teach and learn. Are we, as teachers, prepared to teach in this new context? After completing the readings, discuss your thoughts about this issue, focusing on practical strategies of how we can use web 2.0 tools to enhance students’ learning.
I think teachers are prepared to teach in the new context of participatory culture because of the groundwork and foundation laid down by educational tools such as those provided by Web 2.0. After completing the readings, I can see a variety of ways that teachers can implement Web 2.0 tools into their lessons to allow student to create their own media content. By incorporating podcasting, blogging, and social networking, teachers can provide their students with open avenues for communication and tailor their lessons to various different learning styles. For example, making a podcast of the lesson could be helpful for ESL students because they are not native English speakers and may need more time and repetition in order to process the material. Therefore, I think Web 2.0 can add a lot to a classroom or a lesson because it contributes to "media literacy" and can fulfill the needs of students with different learning styles.
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