Week 3 Reflections

As I read some of the educational blogs, I was reminded of the wide range of possibilities for a blog.

I started a library blog in January. My primary audience is 3rd - 5th grade students. I try to share information about books and upcoming library events. My goal has been to post weekly, but I haven't been very consistent, especially this summer.

I feel that is is important for educators to actively use Web 2.0 tools with students. We are teaching 21st century learners who will be using many of these tools in their personal lives. Students at my school have been thrilled to use wikis and blogs in a school setting, so it's also a way to actively engage students. We can be the educators to teach students how to safely navigate the world of social media.

The Top Ten Reasons for Using 2.0 in Learning wiki organized by Joyce Valenza has become one of my favorites for new ideas for using Web 2.0 and rationale to support their use. I've also found the following video inspiring!