Thing #5

In reviewing some of the articles regarding Web 2.0, it becomes even more apparent that our classrooms are shedding their traditional roles. One article indicates that the "Cartesian" philosophy of "I think, therefore I am" is being replaced with the social learning through the use of the internet, creating a "we participate, therefore we are" attitude. This attitude has caused educators to rethink their approach to teaching. While technology may not completely replace teachers in the classroom, it can be a much needed asset in helping students construct their knowledge. It is interesting to note that Web 2.0 does not refer to a software version or a new version of the internet, but the adding of more layers of technology to the existing base. In the final analysis, teachers will be required to incorporate these technological advances into their pedagogy.