Web 2.0 and its possiblities

Web 2.0 has changed the way we use the internet drastically! We can now communicate, share, and contribute knowledge with just about anyone with a few keystrokes and clicks. There is great power and possibilities with Web 2.0 in our personal lives and in the classroom. Specifically speaking about the classroom, our students can create and share content, post their opinions, collaborate, and communicate. Distance and time are no longer an issue. These technologies are a great upgrade and alternative to the traditional methods of instruction. When I consider the possibilities of instruction created by this new technology, I'm optimistic about the future of education. However, I'm still trying to understand how harness this technology and how to show students that Web 2.0 is more than just a way to be entertained or to chat with friends. I want my students to catch the vision of these technologies and to use them to learn more, penetrate the barriers of knowledge, and be more productive. I hope that over the next few years I can find ways to help them catch this vision, but for right now it seems to be a difficult task.