response to Square Peg, Round Hole

In response to Square Peg, Round Hole, I believe what David Jakes writes is true, it would beneficial for students to connect, create, communicate, and collaborate using Web 2.0 given his platform. Even though schools/teachers are still tied to the same old problems-- lack of computers, computer time per student, digital divide, one computer classrooms -- and can be very overwhelming, there are teachers who want technology to be an integral part of one's education.
As to the question asked, I can't answer because we do not, I do not use Web 2.0 tools, however, as I read each of the four essential literacies, this is what I was thinking:

1.) Be able to connect -in science I teach mutualism. There are 6 kingdoms in which all living organisms are divided. In each kingdom, there are species that cannot survive without the cooperation of another species. Its called mutualism. As stated in the blog, students can. . .

use these connections to understand the world view of others, and learn how to forge and develop mutually beneficial relationships that lead to cooperation rather than competition.

It is our nature to be connected, why not expand the connection which would allow for reaching students' full potential.

2.)Be able to create - Using Web 2.0 tools will allow me to apply HOTS easily. Synthesizing, comparing and editing information. Also, a tool from web 2.0 can be used in a differentiated learning atmosphere.

3.) Be able to communicate - I agree we need to teach students to write more professionally. Adding a new way to communicate ideas, thoughts, questions. . with the world without texting.

4.) Be able to collaborate - A different way to penpal? Without the email account? writing letters? One of the most important standard in science is to share/collaborate one's findings, results, conclusions, data, etc. without collaboration, would we be discussing this?