In short, the numbers have changed as the Internet itself has evolved. Web 1.0 is a closed system, publishing is done individually, communication is one-way, involvement is passive, and content from websites--mostly personal in nature--is read-only. The structure of Web 2.0 is very different: work is collaborative, uses group participation, and two-way communication, has active involvement, and content is user-generated. Web 3.0 represents another step. It's sometimes referred to as the "semantic Web," where computers will be generating raw data on their own. For Web 1.0 and 2.0, the Internet is trapped within the physical walls of the computer, but as more devices get connected (like cars, smart phones, and household appliances), the Internet will become more omnipresent. Devices will be able to share data between each other and create new information.
Sites like HappyClass have been created with collaboration and user-generated content. Instead of using paper and pencil to draw out seating assignments, saving the copies as the year continues to ensure seating variety (not to mention provide reminders about what students should or shouldn't be seated near each other). With HappyClass, a teacher can quickly create seating assignment in any arrangement she/he feels fit, change assignments with the click of the mouse, and save previous arrangements for future reference. In addition, notes can be taken and recorded, helping the teacher remember what specific students work well and not so well with each other. Configurations can be shared and compared with colleagues and provide additional behavior insights that could be shared at conference time.
Creating your class seating assignments is extremely easy. Click the mouse to add a desk; click on the desk again to remove it.
Once desks are added, student names can be submitted before HappyClass automatically generates seating assignments for the class.
Initially, all students are "happy" with their seating arrangements. Over time, the teacher will notice that some students do not get along with each other, and other get along too well.
As the screenshot above shows, once an individual student is selected, a visual menu will pop up, allowing the teacher to put in feedback about that student's behavior/disposition. HappyClass will then switch that student's seat with another student that is a better match for that particular group.
While there is no cost for initial sign-up, Happy Class has a tiered structure that allows for more tool access at an additional cost. Below is a table that outlines cost:
For any teacher that want to let the sites like Happy Class do some of the work for them so she/he can focus on other important things, this tool will allow the freedom of restructuring seating assignments without the headaches associated with using more antiquated systems.
(Click on the link above for descriptions of the following standards this tool can address.)
Facilitate and Inspire student learning and creativity (a, b, c,d)
Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments (a, b, c)
Model digital age work and learning (b, c, d)
Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility (a, b, c)
Engage in professional growth and leadership (b, d)Sources:
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April 3). Retrieved July 18, 2015, from http://randymatusky.com/2015/04/03/web-2-0-vs-web-3-0-what-really-is-the-difference/
HappyClass: Automatic Classroom Seating Chart Maker for
Teachers. (n.d.). Retrieved July 17, 2015, from http://happyclassapp.com/
Web 2.0, Web 3.0, and the Internet of Things. (2014, October
14). Retrieved July 17, 2015, from http://www.uxbooth.com/articles/web-2-0-web-3-0-and-the-internet-of-things/
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