Concept Map: Static vs. Dynamic Technologies
I believe that I'm in the middle of the static-dynamic continuum and moving towards the dynamic side. Wikis and Blogs are a great way to get students to collaborate that is not static and is different from the regular face-to-face classroom. I'm comfortable using Wikis and Blogs and collaborating with my classmates in this manner. While webinars and podcasts have their place in distance learning, educators must use other tools to engage their students. My research into Second Life has changed my opinion of virtual worlds and I believe that virtual worlds would be beneficial to higher ed distance learning and a step in the direction of dynamic. I would like to explore the use of virtual worlds and mind tools in education and learn more about how to use them.
