Online Journal beginning ...... now!

OK, so I seem to have set up this online journal thing now. I've not been a great blogger to date - my only experience with blogs so far is through my TL Masters blog - which has been added to fairly infrequently. I must admit though, it is very interesting reading (well for me at least, maybe not everyone else), to look back at how I was feeling along the way and the turmoil, trials and tribulations that I have experienced so far in my TL course. So, we'll see how this one goes. I am looking forward to this subject, although am tentative about how it will go over the Christmas/holiday period. I've had positive feedback and encouragement from others - both about studying at this time of year and also about this particular subject, so remain optimistic that it will go well. So, the concept of Web 2.0. It seems that the use of the internet has (for some time now) moved away from static pages where users simply browse passively and enjoy the content that is presented to them. Now instead of just watching a video clip, people can watch it, comment on it, like it or dislike it, share it and even report it if they think it's breaching the rules. They can even make and upload their own clips. We are no longer consumers of information, rather we have become active contributors and producers of it. Web 2.0 also allows so much more collaboration and networking than ever before. As a teacher I can hook up with other teachers on the other side of the world and share resources, discuss strategies and methods. I love it! I can also get my students connected to other classes across the globe to share culture and friendship. What a great way to learn. Till next time.....