How much time does web 2.0 take?

To date, I haven't really considered time elements with regard to the use of social technology for learning. But I just came across a site museum site that explores "how much time does web 2.0 take?". Newcomers to the concept of the participative web sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed with the new terms, tools, and concepts. How does a person know where to start? Perhaps, as this article suggests, available time is the best starting point. Can't commit too much time each week? Well, start by reading a few blogs or tracking themes on technorati (or Google alerts). Have more time? Join/start a Facebook group. Or a Ning community. Start your own blog. Or podcast. From my experience, significant value exists in the gradient approach permissible with distributed, single functionality tools. We don't need to figure out an entire system to get started. Just one tool at a time. And that often only takes a few minutes. Don't try and figure it all out. Try and grow a tool or concept at a time.

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Edublog Awards 2006

The Edublog Awards 2006 nominations are in! Take a look!  Voting closes midnight GMT Saturday 16 December 2006. It is exciting to go through the list and while I know many on the list there are always many that I don’t know. This is so amazing to me because I really try to follow all the new educational blogs. Hmmmm, wonder what else is out there that I’m missing? That’s why it’s so important that we blog to each other about the good work going on in many places. The best part of this truly is the  promotion of excellence in the educational use of social software. I wish the best to all the nominees!  I say to all edubloggers worldwide keep up the great work you  are doing  in your quest to make a difference with your students and to promote needed changes in our educational system. My hat is off to each and every one of you!
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