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Jeff_ Good idea. I really like the idea of using google docs. This will interest students.  Beryl - One thing about these tools is that students have to revisit the information and process it in order to respond and contribute, just like I had to do to prep for our online meet. (Tina) Using web 2.0 tools allows the teacher to demonstrate the way in which he/she wants the tool be used; allows the teacher integrate the tools in the curriculum using real life experiences that the students can identify with; and the result is an increase/improvement in their retention of information. To add to Beryl's statement--working with peers is a powerful motivation tool--working with peers also enables the students to share knowledge and build upon what they already know. (Joey) I think it helps the shy students more than anyone because it allows them to engage without being so nervous. They may ask questions that they otherwise would not ask. But I agree with Jeff that this is fun and engaging for all students. It makes them a real part of the learning process.
 * ​**How will using the Web 2.0 tools increase/improve students' retention of information? Give examples.**
 * (Jeff) Web tools will give the students a more interesting and new way of learning other than a lecture. Students are more likely to learn if they are interested and its fun.Using these tools for example allows a student or teacher to go at their own pace stopping and going at their own speed. Also information could be saved to files or computer. I believe this helps tremendously in retention of information.
 * (Beryl) Students will be responsible for contributing parts of information for a whole. Working with peers is a powerful motivation tool, which will result in focusing on the purpose. Web 2.0 tools require ongoing thinking, expressing (text/voice/video), responding, processing, and concluding. Students will learn and retain info. if they become engaged in the process. Ex. Students use Google Docs to write describe lab findings. Students use a wiki to discuss a book.