Journal #1 NETS 1-5

Light, D. (2011). Do web 2.0 right. Learning & Leading with Technology, 38(5), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/issues/Feature_Article_Do_Web_2_0_Right.aspx


In reading through the Web 2.0 article what I found really interesting was that the teachers were able to better connect with their students through web-based technology. In the study, the author found that teachers were better able to teach their students through the posts, blogs, and one-on-one interaction through the Internet. Furthermore, what really stuck out to me was the teachers’ ability to teach social norms through technology. The teachers provided an atmosphere that allowed the students to learn through peer support, self-analysis, and creative communication in and out of the classroom. I enjoyed reading about the section because I connected with the portion of the reading. It gave me an understanding that technology was in fact a great way to introduce students to social norms to go along with learning the educational material.
Another aspect of the study that was intriguing was that if the technology was used correctly then the material that was given to the students was indeed helpful in their educational careers. What interested me about the first half of the article was that students were able to read the material through the technology they found “cool”. Although, it seems to be a little hard for me to grasp at times it does seem neat to be learning about the different aspects of technology that can be helpful to teach others with.