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George Seimens explains, "Knowledge is distributed. Learning is the process of creating networks. This is increasingly aided by technology." George posed a question this week, "If a network structure is a foundation of learning, are our education systems designed to appropriately take advantage of networking opportunities?"

"I come from the Batman era, adding items to my utility belt while students today are the Borg from Star Trek, assimilating technology into their lives." It isn't about Nativism, it is about exposure and competence. David has been using his 'Pair-a-Dimes for Your Thoughts' blog as the hub of his personal learning environment for two years now, charting his use of Web2.0 tools with his students along the way. His blog profile describes him as, "A husband, a parent... An educator, a student... A thinker, a dreamer... An agent of change." He obviously has a few paradigms to work from!

Google Certified Teachers are: Exceptional K-12 educators with a passion for using innovative tools to improve teaching and learning. Creative leaders who understand their local needs and can spread innovation as a recognized expert. Ambassadors for change who model high expectations, life-long learning, collaboration, equity & inclusion, and innovation.

Strand B: Leading the Change Innovative approaches to teaching and learning using web 2.0 tools are often utilized by a limited number of “early adopter” teachers in our schools. This strand seeks to amplify ways educators in a variety of contexts are serving as constructive catalysts for broad-based pedagogic change using Web 2.0 technologies as well as student-centered, project-based approaches to learning