We live in a world that has become increasingly globalized, a place where "communication and collaboration are possible 24/7" (pg 8).
This "communication and collaboration" is due largely to the evolution of the internet from a place of finding information (Web 1.0) to a place that creates information (Web 2.0).
With Web 2.0 anyone can create and share information, there are no "gatekeepers".
Engaging Web 2.0 requires a new set of skills, 21st century skills. These are simply the methods and knowledge needed to deftly navigate the Web in its present form while maintaining a sense of adaptability to future changes.
Since access to the web is world wide, so are the opportunities for employers and employees. The competition for jobs has now become incredibly fierce!
Other nations with less developed economies have people who are extremely motivated to acquire their 21st century skills so they can enter this global workforce.
These highly motivated, and now highly skilled people are also willing to work for less, an attractive feature for any business.
The problem for this nation's younger generations is this: Until our education system reinvents itself to focus on teaching and honing 21st century skills, our students will lose out on countless job opportunities. We, as a nation, are in danger of losing our edge as a world leader because we are not effectively preparing our future workers for the future!
The purpose of this book is to discover and discuss the the world of Web 2.0 and how we can best integrate this world into our education system.
Discussion Question: Do you feel that this alarm over students' lack of preparation for Web 2.0 is an overreaction?
- The purpose of this book is to discover and discuss the the world of Web 2.0 and how we can best integrate this world into our education system.
Discussion Question: Do you feel that this alarm over students' lack of preparation for Web 2.0 is an overreaction?