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Posted from Debbie Keyes

Ideas I have for using wiki- I like that is available anytime of the day, anywhere in the world. I could use wiki to collaborate on lessons with other teachers or librarians instead of emailing back and forth to promote special events such as my bookfair, and to corespond with parents if needed. I can do a book talk through a blog, so all students can participate. For students who tend to be shy this is a great way for them to express themselves through a blog, video, or other tools. I did a family newsletter several years ago ( which I didn't realize was a web 2.0 tool). I have relatives in California and Oregon and we post various news items about our family's and pictures because we don't get to see each other much and this is a way that we all can keep up with everything. Is Pinterest a web 2.0 tool? Because if it is I love this site. I pin recipes, household items, educational ideas, etc. Some of the tools are free which entices me to try them.

Safety concerns- because anyone anywhere can access it, I would be afraid that someone might post something inappropriate. As educators we need to harness their creativity and guide them safely. Students need to know what the risks are and how to avoid these situations, how to detect whether they are at risk, how to respond effectively, when to ask for help, and how to make good choices. This requires close cooperation between school staff and those with expertise in educational technology. We have to remember that once something is posted it is out there for all to see. I don't really have questions about web 2.0 tools. I don't know too much about them. I think it is a matter of looking into them and exploring myself what is available, how they work, and how the uses would help m