Post #5

Web 1.0 technologies are no longer useful in the classroom because they only have static content. Web 2.0 technologies are more sophisticated, and allow users to interact and share with each other. YouTube is a really useful Web 2.0 technology because it can be used to show students visual content related to the current topic. YouTube houses videos from countless different topics. Teachers can find and share videos for any type of lesson, and for every age level. A computer, internet connection, and projector equipment are necessary to be able to show the entire class the content.

Diigo is an extremely useful Web 2.0 technology that can easily be incorporated into the classroom. I had not heard of it until listening to the podcast for this lesson. The instructor can have their students all make accounts on the site. Diigo is a social bookmarking and annotation tool. It can be used to share resources found online. Students can collectively take notes directly on an article. Students (and teachers) can all post on an article individually with questions and comments. This can be used to foster conversation between students and the teacher. It is a great resource for the classroom, I would use it for grades 6 and up.

https://www.diigo.com/

I really enjoyed this concept mapping assignment. I have never used a software that creates maps and charts. I found it really easy to use, and definitely applicable to the classroom setting. A study guide shouldn’t have a word for word description of the topic, but rather an outline for easy reading. A flow chart is perfect for legibility and memorization. Quick facts are easier to remember than paragraphs of information, and my study guide would be a good resource for my students to study with. If I were to improve my submission, I would include more images to make it more visually appealing.