Web Learning

I recently read World Without Walls: Learning With Others by Will Richardson and annotated it.

The article can be found here.

In his article, Richardson covers how the world of learning is changing drastically. He recognizes the changes occurring to how students wish to learn and behave outside of the classroom. Unlike how I would expect him to react, Richardson is a full supporter of the movement, and even finds trying to ignore it "unacceptable for our kids". I would believe older generations to be against this new movement of technological learning. But Richardson realizes the extreme benefits to the new style although it discourages face to face interactions.

Richardson says, "we as educators need to reconsider our roles in students' lives, to think of ourselves as connectors first and content experts second." This is extremely important part of the topic of new styles of learning. In order for this new style to be effective, classroom teachers must recognize their new role. If teachers refuse to do so then the learning process can become very untidy and confusing for students.

We can use this strategy. Instead of using class time to learn editing techniques or filming techniques, students can use the world wide web to do so by utilizing the tools of the virtual world and then class time can be focused on projects.

I like the idea of spending more time on projects in class rather than learning about how to do the projects. The internet is full of experienced editors, camera men, actors, and writers, that if taken advantage of correctly, can assist us to reach new heights in our learning.