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Journal 3- Web 2.0 tools

The most helpful web 2.0 tool I use in everyday life would have to be Blackboard. Blackboard is extremely helpful for me to get through my classes. Teachers can post the syllabus, assignments, grades, papers, etc. This allows me to always stay on track. For example, if the teacher were to assign homework in class and I was not there, I can look on blackboard for the assignments and complete them. Although blackboard is very helpful, sometimes teachers do not use it to its full potential which is unfortunate. I definitely think it is important to take advantage of the technology in our world today. If we have these amazing tools online to help us learn, then why not take advantage? This is why I would definitely enforce web 2.0 tools in my classroom. A simple website that one group demonstrated called Quizlet seems extremely beneficial to students. It has pre-made flashcards, quizs, and ways to study with peers. The way that I have seen technology advance in my lifetime, I could only imagine where it will be in 5-10 years. Last Monday when we did class online, I was amazed at the system that we used. However, it makes me nervous that all teaching will be transformed through technology. For instance, I am worried that all classes in the future will be online and all teaching will be learned through technology.