The Cheeky Lit Teacher's blog, What's The Web 2.0 Buzz is informative and refreshing for those digital immigrants (like me) who feel cautiously intrigued and not quite fluent yet. I say "cautiously intrigued" because of the dynamic nature of Web2.0 tools. What tools should I invest the time in to learn? What tools will still be here in 1,3,5, or 7 years? I say "not quite fluent" because there are those of us who were not born into the world of Web 2.0.
The blog is informative because it mentions some Web 2.0 tools; blogs, wikis, RSS Feeds, and forums just to name a few. There is one common thread with all Web 2.0 tools. Tools need to posses this thread to be deemed a "Web 2.0 Tool". That thread is Collaboration. The collaborative nature of Web 2.0 tools is refresting to me because of the human quality. Blogs, for instance, promote connectiivism by encouraging one's reflection and inviting comments from others. Wikis encourage collaboration by inviting others to add content and comments. RSS Feeds (Really Simple Syndication) promote inquiry because the user can subscribe for future content based on personal interests. Forums are online communities and discussion groups for the purpose of collaboration on a particular topic.
Web 2.0 tools are not static. To get the most out of these tools one needs to collaborate by being engaged and immersing him/herself in the technology. It is an exciting time to be an open-minded digital immigrant.
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