Information Literacy
Throughout the technology courses we continue to gather more input into information literacy. To me it seems to put us into position to gain more knowledge through non traditional means of written text and face to face conversations. The introduction of Web 2.0 provides the oportunities to express ourselves through blogging as we are doing here or other collaborative methods such as wikis.
In the reading presented by Solomon ans Schrum, I especially like their comparison between web 1.0 and web 2.0. ner skills are needed as well as new ideas. Education is definitely changing. Solomon (2007)
Their points are all backed up by Friedmans explanation of a level flat palying field and Pinks discussion of the right brainers. We are examining these new trends in introducing the new technology including open sources a swell as collaboration. Solomon (2007).
Solomon, G. ; Scrum, L. Web 2.0 new tools, new schools.(2007). International Society for Technology in Education. WashingtonDC.
June 10th, 2008 at 7:42 am
I agree that technology allows us to make discoveries and interect with people without having to see the person face to face. This has its advantages and disadvantages. People who do not live close to each other are able to share ideas through the internet. The draw back to this is that peopel will start lacking the social skills that are important in the real world. The interet serves as a security blanket for some people because they are shy to talk to other people in real time.