(Part I)
Web 2.0 is defined online as “World Wide Web sites that emphasize user-generated content, usability, and interoperability" (Wikipedia.com). I am still amazed at how much our world wide web has revolutionized to bring people around the world and all the information, news, families are brought together with just a touch of a hand. Web 2.0 brings everyone closer to each other through social medias embedded with web 2.0 like Facebook, Instagram, and different kinds of messenger applications. Now, as a teacher, web 2.0 makes all instructional learning time fun and hands-on. I notice how fast students are learning because of the upgrades we have in technology. Web 2.0 allows students in the classroom, or at a distance, to interact with each other (sharing and learning from each other). Unless use irresponsibly, Web 2.0 applications can endanger the safety of our students and how much they can learn online that maybe harmful for their age. These are some pitfalls for relying on this application a little too much. I, still, would definitely scrutinize before I have students use any one these web2.0 applications available online. And yes, free apps could save us teachers a lot!
(Part II)
First, “The
Power and Peril of Web 3.0” (Ohler, 2010) is an overwhelming article regarding
revolution of Web 2.0. Secondly, I
cannot comprehend enough how the most intelligent tech person can program this
Semantic Web. Using intelligent tagging (Leap 1) is simple to understand unlike
using shared ontologies and databases (Leap 2). Though intelligent tagging and
shared ontologies seemed like they have the same concept in a way they can
provide you the information that you are searching for online by providing a
simple or one subject. However, using shared ontologies maybe a little too much
programming if this will be programmed successfully. Groups of people, like
terrorists, may utilize semantic web to get information around the world and
use them for inhumane activities. The part under Education 3.0 and Knowledge Construction,
what’s more important is how we can teach students to be responsible when using
online resources for their learning and education. Truly, there’s information
overload about anything and anyone on the web. Teaching our students to
properly manage their time online and responsibly developing their knowledge
through the use of Semantic Web is the key to learning. We should not conform
to how world wide web can change us or our students learning.
(Part III)
The Web 2.0 tool that I have chosen is called StoryJumper. There’s so much applications that I can actually choose; however, StoryJumper is perfect for my students’ lessons covered in 3rd quarter. In our ELA lessons, students are to illustrate stories that have been read to them, and re-create them in their own words. Students, for this quarter, are also learning to write “My Journal” everyday. Frequently used sight words are being used in sentences by students in their own words, too. So, StoryJumper will be very helpful motivate them in story-telling and and creating their own book!
Here are also some awesome features about StoryJumper:
- Promotes self-esteem among kids as they create their own story and even promote or publish them.
- Free registration (sign-up)
- Specific page is created especially for teachers!
- Books can be translated to more than 40 languages.
- Motivates kids by having a kick-start with their imagination
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