Web 2.0 For Lifelong Learning
I was reading through some articles about Scoopit since I recently created a curation and wanted to learn how to best use Scoopit to collect interesting articles and content. I ran across an article that talked about the use of Scoopit in the classroom, but the article made an interesting point... the article said Scoopit and other Web 2.0 tools lead students to practice digital citizenship and personal responsibility to lifelong learning. Hmm...that's a pretty interesting statement...personal responsibility to lifelong learning. Sure, before Web 2.0 came along people learned on the job, through encyclopedias, college courses, etc. However, Web 2.0 has put learning at everyone's fingertips and essentially we have a responsibility to invest in our development and learning. I thought was pretty profound! I had not really thought about it like that, but I do believe we should be teaching students that they have a responsibility to invest in lifelong learning. What are your thoughts?
posted by ChangeAgent501 @ 8:30 PM
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5 Comments:
I agree with you wholeheartedly! Maybe it's because I teach in an AS workforce program, but my students will be required to maintain continuing education credits once they enter the professional field. They truly don't seem to come into college with the concept of lifelong learning intact though. I try to get them involved with commercially available webinars, continuing education credits, and professional networking the entire time they are in school with me!
I truly believe the power of Web 2.0 in developing lifelong learners. Because the convenience it provides for users to access information gives opportunity to build knowledge continuously, an opportunity that was not possible until recent years. I have made this point at different places before that today's informal learning opportunities are much greater than ever before. I think these informal learning activities can be organized with curation concept, it can be even more effective.
I wouldn't be teaching this stuff if I didn't think it was critically important :)
I agree with all of you. After all, we live in a world dominated by networking. For example, it doesn't matter what degree you have, if you don't have networks, you might have a hard time getting a job. Web 2.0 thus teaches valuable life long knowledge about socializing as well :)
All of you make great points! Web 2.0 is emerging as an important competency to add to your toolbox. However, we should all take the initiative to use it for lifelong learning and development.
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