Mary+Ellis-Stiegler

"For my generation, our use of the Web largely mirrored our experiences with print and broadcast media: we were the audience, and a select few were the creators (this would be Web 1.0, if you will)." Hargodon
 * This clarified for me much of what Web 2.0 means. Although it makes sense that we have been the audience I had never viewed it that way before. It has been, in the past (and present), very one sided allowing for very little participation and true involvement.**

"What is abundantly clear is that no matter what our schools are currently doing, most of our students are already actively involved in this content creation and conversation outside of school...then whether we see the Web as a dangerous collection of minefields or as an unparalleled learning environment, most youth are participating on the Web without the benefit of much guidance or mentoring from the adults who are most interested in their progress and well-being." Hargodon
 * I am unnerved by this especially when I think of my ignorance about web 2.0. It is my hope that with learning and experience I will have at least some knowledge of what our children and young adults are participating in on a daily basis. How can I truly understand, guide, and help them if I don't understand their world.**

"...other educators are understandably afraid: of the learning curve, of the changes taking place, and of their own ability to play a valuable role in an educational world shaped by the individualized learning and “unlimited” content and opportunities. Used to being the provider or dispenser of knowledge and the authority, they are unsure of the role they would play in a world of Web 2.0 education." Hargodon


 * This is me but I don't want it to be.**


 * The poem "About Crows" (Ciardi) sums up beautifully the importance of "how to fly faster" - how to keep pace with new technology in terms of our role as educators. We can't actively and effectively teach if we can't keep up.**