Summary of 23 Things

I am very excited to have all of my "The 23 Things" completed. When I first saw all of the "The 23 Things" it looked like so much work. It did turn out to be a lot of work, but I also learned so much about what web 2.0 can do.

There are so many amazing tools on the internet that I had no idea existed before doing “The 23 Thing”. I really enjoyed all of the things I did, but I did find it overwhelming to learn about so many web tools that now I just hope I can remember everything for future use.

I think it is really important for educators to be aware of technology and to embrace it in their classrooms. Children today are growing up in a world were they are constantly surrounded by technology, so if teachers do not incorporate technology as well, they will miss out on opportunities to reach students through methods that they can relate to.

I think some people are afraid of all of the web tools and think they are too hard to use. I think if everyone would just stop being afraid of the unknown they too could discover all of the neat things you can do. I think for teachers, it is even more important for someone who is afraid of learning about the tools to conquer their fears, because there are so many great tools that can be used to enhance the learning experience in the classroom.

With all of the tools on web 2.0, it has never been easier to connect the real world to lessons taught in the classroom. In addition, collaboration with others also allows teachers to learn from each other and share ideas in real time.