Monday, April 09, 2012

Objectives Redux

  • A concise definition of Web 2.0
    I feel like I met this one.  I really liked the exercise where we built a definition together.  The formal definition may be fluid, but all Web 2.0 technologies involve collaboration, teamwork, and usability, in some fashion.
  • Clear understanding of Web 2.0 technologies
    This I checked off with all of the different programs we've explored in this class.  Everything from audio, video, and picture sites, as well as social networks, both formal and informal.
  • Practical classroom applications of said technologies
    This I've had to invent as I went.  A lot of thse technologies have very clear classroom applications (what' better, writing an essay or a wikipedia entry?), but working in a modern day public school really puts limits on what my kids can do and when.  Did you know that I'm breaking board policy by tweeting with my students, which is public, but that I'm allowed to talk with them on their personal cell phones every night?
  • An understanding of social media limitations in public schools (primarily legal concerns)
    I'm learning that this is impossible to gauge because every system sets up their own rules.
  • The technical know-how to troubleshoot potential problems
    As Mandi said, so many of these programs are user friendly enough that I haven't run in to any problems.  Any problems that may exist are usually on their end and I can't fix them anyway.

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