Module 1 Reflection

Module 1 was a good introduction to the Web2 course.Greg Basford came to our school and helped some of our staff to get started. I felt a little anxious before beginning the course, feeling that it may be overwhelming and that I would get lost along the way but with great support and encouragement from my colleagues I've found it to be not so daunting.
Module 1 was very interesting and I am looking forward to the Web2.0 journey. The You tube videos are easy to understand and explained what Web2.0 is very well. I feel I have a better understanding of what this is all about and where we are heading. I comprehend the idea of Web2.0 being made up of the 3 main elements

• A way users can create and contribute to content through the internet.
• Use Web bases applications
• Develop social interactions 

 I also feel, as a teacher, how important Web2.0 is to the teaching and learning process. There are so many opportunities for the students to become more engaged in their learning. There are opportunities for collaboration of content, sharing of ideas, using creativity, developing skills needed for the future, taking ownership of work and so on. How can Web2.0 not raise the quality and standard of learning from our students?
I also acknowledge the concerns which come from using the web such as privacy, copyright, reliability of information, and children's access to the internet. These are issues which will need to be addressed with the students through the development of internet use in the classroom.