ETC Blog#1

I just started to understand what Web 2.0 means from the reading and numerous videos that help others get the idea of this type of Internet use. Personally, I am new to the idea of uploading anything that is not a "paper for a class". Seen what we as a society can do for each other is amazing because the productivity and social interaction makes things that where complicated so much easier. My learning experience about cooperative tasks was through Google docs it was one the most transparent uses of group work when it comes to update in real time and keep track of all changes made to a document.

Searching for an interesting blog I found this one: http://www.robertheiny.com/search/label/Lesson%20Plans and the subjects are various and at different levels. The main idea is to learn from the other person through constructive critiques and guides to planning and classroom management.

Another blog that caught my eye was http://mascotroleplay.blogspot.com/ maybe because is about cultural pride. It brings the event close to those that are related to the topic that way they can choose to participate and opine. This particular blog could be great in a social studies class to have students become aware of the current event as well as historical meaning of the legacy of Native Americans.

I am making progress in the list of assignments and excited to use Web 2.0 starting with blogging and I am expecting to make use of my blog an active part of my classroom educational practices.

Continuously we hear the need for teaching for the 21^st century when our students are experiencing the technology many times without the help of the teacher. Each student that has access to technology is rapidly learning to manage all tools available and even develop practices that will enhance some skills needed in tomorrow’s professional roles.

I saw the use of Twitter in the classroom in YouTube video in Dr. Ludgate’s EMDT FSO Blog at this time I am not able to get a video viewer in this blog. (I'll learn soon), but here its the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OxIz_3o3O0