Web 2.0 tools can be very useful within a 21st century class room. Blogs, Wikis, voice threads, etc all have there place within education if they are used correctly to complement and enhance student outcomes.
It is vital with the education revolution that technology not only enters the school community but the practitioners of that community are properly educated in their use. Teacher Librarians have the potential to take the lead within the school environment in implementing and instructing in the use of web 2.0 tools within the 21st century class room.
Students are becoming very familiar with many of these tools and using them for social reasons outside of the school. Teachers have the ability to tap into these resources and engage students accordingly or else face the risk of being left behind. Proper in servicing of staff by a TL can assist in this happening. The 21st century class room needs teachers capable of using web 2.0 tools in order to effectively and more efficiently communicate, collaborate and instruct 21st century learners.
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