The Educators Guide to the Read/Write Web

Overview:
In this article, “The Educators Guide to the Read/Write Web,” Will Richardson gives an overview of the new sources of communication and publishing through Read/Write Web. He states that the “Internet is no longer a place where digital learners consume information but publish and broadcast their work, collaborate on projects, and engage in online conversations.” Some of the new technologies that Richardson mentions are Wikis, Really Simple Syndication, and pod casting. He also mentions that teachers should consider changes in their curriculum now that students can reach far beyond the classroom walls to acquire their own sources.

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