Wow, I can't believe that I've just about finished the web 2 course. I'm really pleased I did the course- it's opened me to more web tools that I've started using with my special needs students (I'm a special needs teacher.)
Seeing the students (and me!) working with bubbl.us, glogster, wordle, scootle, flickr, youTube, blogs and wikkis was proof that web 2 tools do assist in learning outcomes for students. These tools add another source of learning based on the elearn notion. They make learning exciting, engaging, evolving and encourage enthusiasm as addressed in eLearning.
I think the ilearn skills of questioning, critical thinking, creative thinking, etc. are embedded in Bloom's Digital Technology model The Bloom's/ilearn revised model is helpful in programming in the respect that it caters for all learning styles and so challenges and engages all children. I'd probably put mindmapping in the Analysing skill, flickr in the Creating skill and secondlife (I love that!) in the Understanding skill. They'd overlap I'm sure.
Certainly the world is a small place when using web 2 tools. Anything, Anytime, Anywhere! No longer do teachers and students have to rely on paper and pen to communicate knowledge and ideas. Put it on a web page and all can see. Parents, communities, friends all over the world can see at a glance what you want them to see. A great means for students to take ownership of their learning!
I'll sign off for the last time. Thanks to my fellow web2ers at St. Luke's who met each week and supported each other.
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