5 - Web 2.0 and Concept Mapping!

The Web 2.0 technology tools that I believe are most important in supporting teacher’s professional development include social networking tools. Social networking tools such as Youtube and blogs are very important in that they get students actively involved in classroom discussion and lessons. Youtube can be used to make projects and/or record lessons for students who missed class. Blogs allow students to collaborate and answer questions in a short and informal form. All social networking tools are very important, but Youtube and blogs are two that I will use in my classroom each and every day. Periphery equipment is used by all teachers and even people who are not teachers. Periphery equipment connects to the connects devices to computers. A periphery tool that I always use is a USB. A USB stores information on an external drive that can be inserted into other computers in order to transfer the documents or continue working on them on another computer. An example of a network device is a network router.

An interesting web 2.0 tool that I might use when teaching is Edmodo. (https://www.edmodo.com). Edmodo is a tool that “helps connect all learners with the people and resources needed to reach their full potential.” It is an educational website designed for students and teachers. They can connect with each other and collaborate together, sharing ideas and discussions.

Edmodo is very helpful and I will use it in my classroom. I used Edmodo in high school and it worked very effectively. Edmodo does not incorporate or tolerate any inappropriate behavior. Teachers can see each and every post on Edmodo and monitor what is relevant and what is not. Edmodo is quick and easy for students of all ages. I am very excited to learn more about Edmodo and try it in my classroom as I further my career. 

I enjoyed the concept mapping assignment as I believe it will be very beneficial as I further my career. As a teacher I will know how to make effective concept maps and I will also be able to teach my students how to make successful concept maps, using Webspiration. My students will be able to use concept maps for projects such as essay planning. My favorite part about this assignment was that it makes information easier to read and you can change and rearrange the map however you like, depending on what you are trying to convey. Overall, there was nothing that I didn’t like about the assignment.