Reflection on Article

In the article  “Evaluating pedagogical affordances of media sharing Web 2.0 technologies: A case study” we find a study that analyzes the use of particular technologies and how they aid teachers with particular skills. They authors point out the great advantages that particular platforms (in specific, they point out the use of Voice-thread) as sites that use features that can be used in order to promote students engagement and participation.

However, the authors, point out, as with any resource available online, teachers must compliment with appropriate and well planned lessons that are designed in a way that will allow students to benefit from the particular technology that is being used. The authors make clear that there should be great emphasis on sound planning, imagination and creativity on the part of the tutor in designing meaningful learning experiences with any technological tool. In this regard, I absolutely agree with the authors and believe that there is a need for educators to understand that any technological tool must be used with great planning in mind.