Web 2.0

While I think there is great potential in Web 2.0 tools, issues with school computer infrastructure and filtering systems will need to be addressed before schools can truly explore these.

I also think it is crucial to keep in mind that like any resource, a web 2.0 is a tool and so its use has to be purposeful - it needs to be the best tool for the job. I am not into using technology for the sake of being able to say that you're using it.

Over the next few weeks, I am planning to explore edublogs and seedwiki to see if these better suit my needs - I obviously use blogger and have tried wikispaces without a complete success. I am not a big blogger and I feel it is not really my thing. I feel very disconnectd and miss the connection with and feedback from others (though I completely acknowledge that I am at fault here!) Also, I don't really think I have anything that important or exciting to share!!

As for some of the other tools, at the moment I am holding off to see what the new education department system/portal will have to offer. We are required to use it so it seems to me that it makes good sense to try to use it if it can do what I want.

One question that I have that is is a bit out there is whether some aspects of technology, is enabling people to disconnect with others - example of this is the many occasions when I have seen people 'doing lunch' but seems to spend most of their time not talking but mucking around on their phones or iPads. I am not anti these tools, not in the slightest, but maybe something to think about!