New Literacies

It is true that our students are using technology more and more. With this truth, educators need to update the way we teach in order to tap into this new technological age. Students understand and like to use technology so why not incorporate it into our curriculum? The reason why so many teachers are hesitant can be attributed to a lack of technological resources in their district, a lack of resources in students’ homes, and the fear of it taking up too much time in the classroom or lab. Teachers also have the added responsibility of teaching students how to practice digital citizenship. Even with these potential setbacks, teachers should still try to incorporate several of the Web 2.0 tools into their lessons. Web 2.0 will help to promote technological literacy by exploring the numerous ways to collaborate and share online, with each other, their teacher, and their community.