Web 2.0 Reflections Part1

Web 2.0 offers an abundance of control and flexibility that can easily transform standard lessons into portals of instruction. I often here the phrase "Whenever, wherever, whatever" associated with Web 2.0. this statement alone radiates the implications that this technology breakthrough can have on corporate and educational sectors. With rising gas cost and economic uncertainties, this technology may spark a revolution that spans beyond the wall of learning institutions. I take that back, I'll be bold enough to say that this revolution has already begun (remember you heard it here first).

For education, I see Web 2.0 resources as the perfect resource for whenever, wherever, remediation. Student who need additional help in a subject can view a live or recorded broadcast of their classrooms from the school/public library or home. This all comes with little additional effort from the teacher.

Web 2.0 is also the perfect tool for collaboration. Wikis, blogs, live streaming and syndication are all possibilities when using Web 2.0. How do these possibilities effect administrators, teachers, students and designers? The impact of Web 2.0 has a direct correlation with the level of innovation an institution is willing to invest in.

1. Administrators can reach more parents and community leaders by broadcasting school board meetings. 
2. Teachers can communicate with parents.
3. Students can collaborate with other students on educational projects.
4. Designers can spend more time creating innovative tools without being bogged down by the drugging task of network infrastructure maintenance.

With that being said, I already know what questions are going through your mind. What are the legal ramifications behind broadcasting classrooms? How can be sure the infrastructure can handle the demands of Web 2.0? How do we protect students on the Web? Are we investing too much into this innovative technology? At this point, I really do not know. These are issues to be discussed another day on a another post. For now, I'll keep dreaming about the endless possibilities Web 2.0 has in store for us.