Article Review

Article Review 

The article I am reviewing is called “infusing classrooms with web 2.0 technologies” by Richard Carlos Velasco. 

The article is looking to provide teachers with research-based proof describing the effectiveness of incorporating Web 2.0 technologies in the classroom. 

The article focused on two Web 2.0 technologies: Blogs and Wikis. 

Both blogs and wikis promote student collaboration, cooperation and expressive and technical writing. 

Research has shown that blogging in the classroom actually led to higher academic performance in writing and science. 

They also both provide students with immediate feedback from peers and teachers. Both also have the added bonus of enhancing text-based communication, especially grammar and technical writing. 

The use of Blog and Wikis also leads to increased student engagement and also makes it easier for typically shy students to participate. 

This article highlights many important reasons for teachers to embrace the use of both Blogs and Wikis. In my own classroom, I could see incorporating both of these elements in various ways across all content areas. Students could use blogs as routine writing or classroom discussion on texts that have been read in class. I could also see students using a blog or wiki to respond and collaborate on math challenges.  

I agree with the research provided throughout this article and can see the relevance of its application in my own classroom. I think that the use of blogs and wikis will help students prepare for modern day challenges. 

In summary this article discusses the many benefits of blogs and wikis on student learning. 

More information on the benefits and various uses of blogs in the classroom can be found in the following articles: 

            

Why Blogging is so Valuable in the Elementary Classroom 

            

5 Reasons to use Blogging in the Classroom 

                        

Velasco, R. C. (2018). Infusing Classrooms with Web 2.0 technologies. Technology and Engineering Teacher,36-39. Retrieved March 13, 2019, from http://content.ebscohost.com/ContentServer.asp?T=P&P=AN&K=128057740&S=R&D=ehh&EbscoContent=dGJyMNHX8kSep7Q4y9fwOLCmr1Gep7dSsaa4SbKWxWXS&ContentCustomer=dGJyMO7b8I3x6rmF39/sU Pa8QAA