Amanda Molnar EDUC 260.02

 http://k12online.wm.edu/Classroom2.0.mp3

In Clarence Fisher’s presentation about classroom 2.0 he talks about “redefining what happens in the classroom.” Fisher’s classroom 2.0 is about preparing kids for the future. It is not only about new technologies, but also ways to collaborate with each other.

Collaboration and tools is just one of the most important factors in teaching according to Fisher. The other important factors are pedagogy, relationships to technology, and curriculum and our relationship to it.

Some tools that Clarence fisher uses in his classroom that accomplish his goals are edublogs, podcast, wiki blogs, flicker, and voice threat. These are all familiar tools to me except for voice threat. These are all familiar tools to me except for voice threat. All of these would be helpful in the classroom and Fisher uses them all.

In conclusion Fisher reiterates that the biggest change that is needed is our “attitudes about education.” Classroom 2.0 focuses on good teaching, good use of technology, and everyone working together.