It is hard for some people to wrap their minds about Web 2.0. The idea of the ability to communicate and talk with people around the world seems to be so immense. Without seeing the people you are collaborating with on projects may be difficult. However, Eric Whitacre has made the ability to hear, see, and produce a collaborative product available to the world. Follow this site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WhWDCw3Mng, and one will find "Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 2.0, 'Sleep.' " Here, over 2000 people sent in their videos from 58 countries around the world.
This can be a great metaphor for teachers. We are the conductors of our students. Our students have the abilities to produce outstanding products, and can make harmony when shared with others around the world using the abilities of Web 2.0.
I will share this video with my future classes in order for them to actually see how people can collaborate around the world. I also believe this would be a great introduction piece for teachers to share with their students if they were about to endeavor with the virtual classrooms.
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