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Welcome to the teaching and learning with web 2.0 tools wiki!
I thought it might be interesting to compile a list of advantages and challenges to using web 2.0 tools in a classroom. Feel free to add to the list.

→ allows students to publish their work and achieve the final step of the writing process. Thus building self-esteem and writing skills. ||< * Working out login/password/e-mail issues
 * = Advantages to using Web 2.0 Tools ||= Challenges to using Web 2.0 Tools ||
 * < * Increases student engagement
 * Student work has a larger audience than just the teacher
 * ESL students have time to edit with the teacher, their entries . That really makes them feel well.
 * It involves students in the use of varied interactive technologies, preparing them for its use in the working world once they are adults.
 * It prepares students for the next level of education in which technology may be a requirement.
 * allows for more in depth learning through reflection on the input from others.
 * 99% of ESL students don't have computers or internet access at home, so as a homework assigment in not viable.
 * Having equipment that is operational and supports a class of 25-35 students.
 * It takes TIME. ||