What are the best ways to begin using what we have learned in Web 2.0 in the classroom?

Now that I have completed my assignments, I am wondering just how to incorporate all that I have been learning into my math classes. I am curious as to how best begin to use this new learned information in my classroom when I know that I have one computer.... it is almost impossible to get time in a computer lab, and many of the students I work with not having computer availability at home. I have learned many great ways to incorporate learning, build on ideas being taught, and great ways for students as well as instructors to communicate more effectively amongst each other, yet because of lack of technology in the learning environment, hard to harness. Curious as to what best way to begin.

Wil educators really use blogs or will they continue to communicate with what they are use to?

As I near the end of my time with Web 2.0, I am curious if what I have been learning will actually be used by others in my building. I have enjoyed blogging and checking out others' blogging sites. Yet, I hear over and over how the majority of educators I work with would rather communicate via email, texting, and voice messaging... why... because it is what they are use to and comfortable with. " It's much quicker and easier to just email....leave a message."

Will teachers be willing to step out of their comfort zones and begin to explore and use 21century communication.... computer technology? Time will tell.

What are great sites to help an educator in 21st Century Learning?

I am amazed at sites such as Go2Web20.net. This site has opened my eyes to the expanse of cyber information that is out in cyber space. So much information is readily available. I can look up on-line account information, I can search and study new instructional math games and techniques, I can shop for what is of interest to me, and I can get on and just be social. I know that Google Earth, Web 2.0 tools, and Woopid are sites that I will continue to research to help me professionally. Are there other good sites in cyber space that are worth checking out?

What web 2.0 tools are beneficial to Algebra?

As a math teacher, I am curious if there are a lot of Web 2.0 tool programs out in cyber land that are actually being used in Algebraic and Geometrical concepts. I have enjoyed the two programs that I shared on the class site, but I am wondering if there are math programs that are being used that truly enhance what I am teaching. In particular, are there any web 2.0 tools that deal with quadratics and parabolas?! If there are, I would appreciate knowing what they are!

Blogs, Will they enhance student learning?

The more I work with web 2.0, the more I believe that student learning will be enhanced when students are blogging in math class. Students like communicating via digital format and it is a "new" way of learning. Blogs allow teachers to assess and enrich classroom learning. I believe the more I can incorporate blogs, the better all involved will be.

Teacher Tube

I am very curious if there are many people out in cyber land who have the same feelings that I do on the site "Teacher Tube"? My experience with it has been very frustrating. It takes a very long time to get on at times because of the amount of usuage, and when I am on it freezes up on me or I am "kicked" off. As well, the amount of space allowed for pictures and videos is very limiting. I had to go back and down size every photo and video clip I wanted to put on the site. Very frustrating. Am I the minority in my thinking of this site, or do others relate to what I am thinking?

Google Earth does have lots to offer math

As I have explored Google Earth more, I have answered my own question in an earlier blog! Wow, Google Earth has a lot of mathematical instructional options! I have discovered that when I get on Google Earth's 3D I can use the rule tool to do a lot with dimensions and scaling. I have discovered that I can explore fractals and modern geometry as well. Google Earth does open the door to new possibilities in instructing math concepts, and I look forward to discovering more.