The idea of School 2.0 existing is controversial. It has two separate meanings. The first being that teachers simply learn to incorporate Web 2.0 tools into academically useful resources. On the other hand, School 2.0 is now the nickname for online learning. For this post, however, I will only be discussing the incorporation of the web.
"School 2.0" has the most potential for success based on its resources. We've previously discussed why blogging is so important and both topics have a multitude of the same reasons. Technology is quicker at producing recognizable text and concepts, as opposed to pencil and paper. Students can learn to use online libraries rather than public city libraries. In my opinion, the main goal of School 2.0 is to make tools more easily accessible. If students have unlimited access to a variety of resources then it doesn't give him or her much room to fail. And we are trying to get our students to succeeed, right?
As far as what it means to me, I think School 2.0 will become an advanced learning resource. I believe that it won't become popular right away, but it will happen progressively. To further emphasize what I previously stated, I do indeed believe that it will be successful. Blogs and social networking have the power to be used for academic purposes and eventually, they will. For future schools, it unfortunately means more money. Computers and electronic gadgets are going to become more needed than before and sadly, it also means that more students and faculty will be relying on electricity. If the power goes out so does the day's lesson. On a brighter note, it could help learning advance. We learn new things everyday on computers and as teachers, we can use these new things to show our students the world. By opening their eyes, we are helping them be the best they can be.
Yours,
TPlummer
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