School 2.0 is so exciting. Everything strikes me as being such an integrated way of living. It's no longer "just school" or "just home" because everything is connected. There are so many chances to work with others. Teachers can share plans more easily. Students can work at their own pace and teachers can guide them. Parents can get feedback on their child's progress. Assessment is almost immediate.
I love the idea of students learning languages by conversing with native language speakers. It can be a win/ win situation if both students are learning each other's language so they converse slowly.
I wouldn't eliminate anything from this map. As exciting as it looks, I would modify some things in real life. For example, the downloading of a lesson to a handheld device might encourage students to skip school and just get what they need downloaded! Although this isn't specifically related to the map, how will everyone--parents, teachers, administrators '' buy into" this idea of having parents check on their child's progress and work with the teachers to insure it. What about those who do not have the technology needed to collaborate? Also, for my part, the technology-- computers etc.-- would need to be voice- activated. I can't imagine responding to students virtually and their parents and fellow teachers and administrators. It would mean being on the computer at least 18 hours of the day. The face to face nuances would be lost. How will technology incorporate those unless computers also create two way videos?!
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I don't necessarily think that the face to face will be lost. The 2.0 system will allow for more communication which is always good. The technology will enhance the frequency of the communication. The face to face interaction can remain when the parents and students come in for classes together.
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