Thing 2

In my opinion, Web 2.0 is very exciting. The idea of interacting with a web site as opposed to statically experiencing it opens amazing options for teaching and learning. Currently, I'm showing teachers a program called VoiceThread. The response is overwhelmingly positive. They see the possibilities of students being able to show what they've learned with an application that uses technology in the best possible format. By that, I mean students can be "techie" without getting bogged down by it. The content stays the focus, not the vehicle by which it is presented. Thinks of a PowerPoint presentation with voice, or a digital story with the author's real voice telling the story- that's the genius of VoiceThread. It's easy to create a thread, edit a thread or delete a thread so students aren't frustrated by technology but rather energized by its capabilities. If you haven't already, check it out at: www.voicethread.com.