Thoughts on Web 2.0 in the ECP Classroom

My big question: how do I use Web 2.0 in the classroom when the students function at an infant or toddler level? So far, the only answers I have is to use it with the parents as a communication tool or to use it as a forum to share information with other special ed teachers. Finally, where do I find the time to set all this up for my classroom? Hopefully this class will help me find easy, fairly quick ways to do so. And, hopefully, once it's set up, the time to keep it up will be manageable.


When I think of technology for my classroom, I think of low tech (picture exchange) and high tech (communication devices like the Big Mac, Step by Step, or Tech Talk 8). We use these to work on communication skills. Then there are switches I can hook up to electric devices so the kids can make them work (ex. blenders). We even have a pouring switch the kids can use to help pour things into a bowl (makes cooking less germy during cold season too).