21st Century Learners + Web 2.0

A national survey of 281, 150 students by Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org) gives us an idea of the ways high school students are utilizing Web 2.0 tools.

For students grades 9 - 12, the tools they use for creation of materials include:

• Update social networking profile - 44 %
• Upload / download digital media - 39 %
• Create / modify digital media - 32 %
• Use tools to set up alerts about topics - 22 %
• Create new work using pre-existing media - 22 %
• Create a list of resources to share - 15 %

For students grades 9 - 12, the tools they use for collaboration include:

• Participate in online games - 30 %
• Use web tools for collaborative writing - 19 %
• Contribute to a blog - 18 %
• Participate in virtual reality environments - 13 %
• Contribute to a WIKI - 11 %

This data is from the Speak Up 2008 national survey. In total, over 335,000 K-12 students, teachers, parents and administrators responded to this survey.

Welcome!

Welcome to our new online home! Many of our staff will be using this space to share their insight on the world of assistive technology. Conversations will range from new AT devices to technology support services for people with ALL types of disabilities.

We hope you find this space helpful and we encourage everyone to post comments. Join the discussion!