"This video by Nokia was played at the Geelong eLearning conference and gives an interesting insight into how technology has impacted on our society over time. It talks about the “fourth screen” which means devices such as mobiles and pocket PCs now allow us to communicate and access information “anywhere and anytime”.

"Web 2.0 is being embraced in education as it can make learning more collaborative, personalised and innovative. While teachers and students must make themselves aware of security issues with using Web 2.0 technologies, there are so many fantastic opportunities for enriching teaching and learning which must not be missed!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V-2qQS3NY0&feature=player_embedded

My Two Long-term Goals Within Two Years for Transforming My Classroom Environment by Which I May have to Overcome Institutional or Systemic Obstacles.

Physically the art room needs a new LCD projector installed in the ceiling. The rolling cart takes up unnecessary space which interferes with table arrangements. Part of my goals are to complete several more grants and hope I am awarded the gift money to implement needed change. I would like several more computers in my art room. Five computers times two students would allow more students to get right on the Web 2.0 and research or journal in a class blog. I would like students to create several pod casts and have them published. The obstacles are preventing me from showing my students poignant Utube art related videos would have to be overcome with me purchasing my own laptop with Internet service to use in the classroom. I plan on fusing as much Web 2.0 research and constructive projects in next year with a few hands on art projects. Ironically, because of budget cuts and poor money handling on the part of the Superintendent and his cronies, I will be a poor art teacher. But, the Web 2.0 will bring enrichment to my students and connections to the world wide web.