What's+It+All+About

-what are Web 2.0 tools?

Powerful online learning tools for techno-savvy students. These tools help them do everything from getting organized to creating exciting multimedia presentations for the classroom. Teachers who want to provide relevant curriculum experiences for their students can use these tools to create meaningful lessons that students will find challenging and rewarding.

--what are the attributes of Web 2.0 tools?

 They are tools that are cross platform, meaning you don't have to worry about whether it's a Mac or a PC. They don't require you to have a server or storage area that you or the school maintains. They sit on the internet so they can be accessed from anywhere. They are constantly updated and new ones appear every day. They are usually simple to use for teachers and students. They can produce amazing results.

--why are they essential to the 21st century learner?

Today's students don't learn the way their teachers did in the past. They use technology as part of their every day life whether it be using an Ipod, answering email, texting a friend, or simply playing video games. As educators we need to meet this more instant, visual and immediate need for information from our students with tools that are both relevant and easily available to them via the internet.