Thing # 5

     I read the information listed about "School 2.0"(including the video) and tried my best to take as much of it in as possible, but I have to admit it was alot.  As a future educator, I see myself  standing in front of the class and instructing as my teachers did in the late 80's and early 90's.  Having said that, I do realize that technology has changed many times over from those days.  To me, "School 2.0" means that my students are going to need me to understand and know the technology that is out there and believe in it.  Wiki's, blog's, and other social networking's are not only going to allow students to get information fast, but also connect and collaborate with other students across the internet.
     For the schools of the future, I believe this will be seen in things such as every student having their own education personalized to fit them.  I think technology will be great for teachers as well.  Already teachers are able to submit a quick two minute lesson plan on a social website for other teachers to review and make suggestions on.  One of the readings had an example of teachers using "flipped classrooms" to make the best use of time.  The lecture is watched at home and class time is used for individual help from the teacher.  I don't know how well this would work for early elementary students or even middle school students, but I can see this technology being used in high school grades.  I say this because I have a class this semester that is using this method.  Technology is a part of education today, and it is constantly changing.  I know that as a teacher I will try to be open minded and positive about implementing it in the classroom.