Chapter 6: The Social Web
As we know, the web is a social place. Over 1 billion people are online, and amongst these 1 billion, people are connecting, collaborating, and creating together. This chapter focused on learning together using the world wide web. The chapter talked about Twitter and how it can be used both personally and professionally. I have never used Twitter and I always used to think of it as personal website, I basically thought of it as a place where people can share thoughts, statuses, plans, etc., with their friends or other people on the web. In Chapter 6, however, I learned that Twitter can be used professionally as well. It makes sense. For example, as a future educator, I could follow other educators on Twitter and ask questions, learn about their lessons, projects, and ideas. Twitter could also be used in other professions for people to collaborate and connect their ideas. Another aspect of the Social Web which the chapter focused on is Social Bookmarking Services. Through, EDU331 I have gotten personal experience with social bookmarking. I think social bookmarking is great way to keep places I've found on the web organized. I can save any website that could ever be helpful to me and be able to find it within seconds. And, just as importantly, I can share these resources with anyone else who may be interested. In turn, I can use other people's bookmarks to find recourse which might help me.
In the last decade the web and the use of the web has expanded tremendously. It has now become a part of almost everybody's lives. I think this is an important thing to keep in mind when teaching. Students probably be will be using the Internet no matter what, and most of them will probably be using it to connect socially. I think it is important to teach students that the social web can actually be a place where they can learn.
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