Web 2.0 is the social use of the Web according to Grosseck (2009). It allows us to collaborate, using blogs (Blogger, EduBlog), class microblogs, photo/video sharing (YouTube, Vimeo), wikis, social bookmarking (Delicious, Pinterest), media sharing(flickr, Snapfish) and social networking sites(Facebook, Twitter, Google+) .
It is interesting that Hew & Cheung’s (2013) research suggests the efficacy of Web 2.0 technologies is as yet fairly weak but the use of these technologies appears to have a positive impact on student achievement.
Some potential difficulties using Web 2.0 technology according to Grosseck (2009) includes:
• an Internet connection is required (slow connections or no connection could cause issues)
• hardware is needed to access it (limited devices in the classroom unless a BYOT school)
• it gives everyone the opportunity to voice their opinions or complaints (Blogs)
• it has limited security or rules
• the speed of programs is incomparably lower than the one of desktop programs.
For assignment 2 I may use a video sharing site for my Kindergarten children to introduce a lesson or sing a song. The other Web 2.0 resources are more suited to older students. I have seen Edublog and Edmondo used successfully with Stage 2 & 3 children.
This is a website that I will use in my assignment for Personal security protocols. After watching this video there is a quiz for the children to make sure they understood the message.
https://jr.brainpop.com/artsandtechnology/technology/internetsafety/
BrainPOP. (1999-2015). Internet Safety. Retrieved January 2016, from BrainPOP Jr: https://jr.brainpop.com/artsandtechnology/technology/internetsafety/
Grosseck, G. (2009). To use or not to use web 2.0 in higher education? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2013). Use of Web 2.0 Technologies in K-12 and Higher Education. Educational Research Review.
It is interesting that Hew & Cheung’s (2013) research suggests the efficacy of Web 2.0 technologies is as yet fairly weak but the use of these technologies appears to have a positive impact on student achievement.
Some potential difficulties using Web 2.0 technology according to Grosseck (2009) includes:
• an Internet connection is required (slow connections or no connection could cause issues)
• hardware is needed to access it (limited devices in the classroom unless a BYOT school)
• it gives everyone the opportunity to voice their opinions or complaints (Blogs)
• it has limited security or rules
• the speed of programs is incomparably lower than the one of desktop programs.
For assignment 2 I may use a video sharing site for my Kindergarten children to introduce a lesson or sing a song. The other Web 2.0 resources are more suited to older students. I have seen Edublog and Edmondo used successfully with Stage 2 & 3 children.
This is a website that I will use in my assignment for Personal security protocols. After watching this video there is a quiz for the children to make sure they understood the message.
https://jr.brainpop.com/artsandtechnology/technology/internetsafety/
BrainPOP. (1999-2015). Internet Safety. Retrieved January 2016, from BrainPOP Jr: https://jr.brainpop.com/artsandtechnology/technology/internetsafety/
Grosseck, G. (2009). To use or not to use web 2.0 in higher education? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2013). Use of Web 2.0 Technologies in K-12 and Higher Education. Educational Research Review.
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