My concept of School 2.0 is merger of traditional teaching methods with new applications, technologies and tools with a goal of enhancing the learning environment. The idea is not to distract the students with shiny objects but rather engage, support, pique interest and expand their horizons. The new applications will not replace the lessons but enhance and elevate them. Going forward, new applications will only increase in scope and ability. Teachers and schools must be prepared to embrace emerging technologies, keep abreast of them and utilize them.
As for the websites, I liked Discovery Education the best. The applications were logically organized and easy to navigate. Teacher 2.0 had a handy tip for generating APA cites directly through Google Scholar (which I need to figure out how to use properly).
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