In September 2010 I was first introduced to Web 2.0 through the group
Powerful Learning Practices and boy was I overwhelmed. Information overload. I was amazed with what was available on The Internet. Being methodical I have been observing, reading, exploring, sharing etc. for many months. Looking back I realize that what taught me the most about the power of Web 2.0 was having a
Google Reader account which is a site that collects the writings of people you chose to follow. It took some time to find individuals who wrote about what I wanted to learn but two of the sites that have opened my eyes to the multitude of resources and educators willing to share their experiences and knowledge are
Free Technology for Teachers and Larry
Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day. It took months but I have a better perspective of what is out there.
The resources found through Web 2.0 are abundant but not limitless. What is limitless is what teachers and students can achieve through collaboration. Now I am trying out the collaboration tools accessible through Web 2.0 and finding some work great for my situation and others not so great. It certainly is a fun journey.
I look forward to hearing from others about their first experiences with Web 2.0.
