Where To, Classroom 2.0?
When Classroom 2.0 started, there was a big question about whether social networking would even be an appropriate tool for an educational network. I believe that was quickly answered, and for many of us, CR 2.0 became a place of some amazing and engaging dialog.
The original purpose of the site was to provide an easy, user-friendly entry-point into using Web 2.0 for those who didn't have much (or any) experience with the collaborative web. I still think the site does that, but now that it's grown to almost 3400 members, I get the feeling that some of the sense of being a "community" that originally developed is harder to experience. And maybe that's OK, as lots of you have taken Ning and built your own communities that are more specific to your particular needs.
But I'd also like to tap into some of the "old guard" and find out if there are things you think I could be doing to improve/grow/facilitate what takes place here. When you take the time to participate, you make a huge difference and are appreciated.
(I also have to say that I really think it's time for some kind of a Classroom 2.0 get-together, virtual or physical. I'll be announcing EduBloggerCon 2008 soon, to take place in association with NECC, and this year we're also going to have EduBlogerCon West in March as part of the CUE.org show in Palm Springs. I'm hoping a lot of our CR 2.0 friends will come. But I keep wondering if there is enough critical mass to do a Web 2.0 in Education conference by itself... It wouldn't have to be huge, but I think it would be an amazing event.)
So, old and new guard, where do we go from here?
The original purpose of the site was to provide an easy, user-friendly entry-point into using Web 2.0 for those who didn't have much (or any) experience with the collaborative web. I still think the site does that, but now that it's grown to almost 3400 members, I get the feeling that some of the sense of being a "community" that originally developed is harder to experience. And maybe that's OK, as lots of you have taken Ning and built your own communities that are more specific to your particular needs.
But I'd also like to tap into some of the "old guard" and find out if there are things you think I could be doing to improve/grow/facilitate what takes place here. When you take the time to participate, you make a huge difference and are appreciated.
(I also have to say that I really think it's time for some kind of a Classroom 2.0 get-together, virtual or physical. I'll be announcing EduBloggerCon 2008 soon, to take place in association with NECC, and this year we're also going to have EduBlogerCon West in March as part of the CUE.org show in Palm Springs. I'm hoping a lot of our CR 2.0 friends will come. But I keep wondering if there is enough critical mass to do a Web 2.0 in Education conference by itself... It wouldn't have to be huge, but I think it would be an amazing event.)
So, old and new guard, where do we go from here?
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Permalink Reply by Steve Hargadon on -
Very cool links!
I'm not set on the format, but I do really want to find a way to take the incredible talents of the network and produce something that might get greater dissemination, and become a model for collaborative publishing by a community. As much as the end result could be a great introduction to Web 2.0 in the classroom, more than that I think it becomes a great opportunity for CR 2.0 members who want to to stretch themselves and be part of an exciting endeavor.
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Steve,
I was going to put our domain into the more generic eflclassroom.com in January. But I'll mull over your idea. I do agree in general that the more cooperation and linkage , the better. This is how a network should work. Not just itself but others.....There should not be a competitive nature in the sense that -- "my network against yours, don't post on that other network etc!!!! " [This is my 4th article in the Manifesto I'm writing :)] So many of our members have written me, overjoyed at finding Classroom 2.0 and that's how it should work.
I like the book idea too but how would you "narrow it" ? It is such a vast topic and that would be so important to do. There would have to be a lot of discussion about what would belong in the book or it would turn into a great but relatively useless thing for those new to Web 2.0. But great idea. I'm looking into starting an open source TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) online course. Constantly updated. Anyone could take the tests, get feedback etc..... Only pay if they want the "official" diploma. I think this is a great use of Web 2.0 - in prof. development for qualifications and we should start thinking of the possibilities there.
I think for the podcast - why don't you create a seperate discussion board? Just one area for podcasting and discussing each segment / topic. That way you don't have to have the conversation or podcasts hosted externally.....might be an idea. Ning offers the possibility of multiple discussion forums....
Cheers,
David
http://eflclassroom.ning.com
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