web 2.0

Web 2.0 has come up with a lot of great resources that can be used in schools. I like exploring different web options that can help students expand their communication and technological abilities for educational purposes.
I really like the idea of creating a library or school reading blog-- this is something I would like to do when I have a job in my own library. I would like to encourage students to use online resources and talk about their favorite books with teachers and each other. It would be great if students could post links to their favorite author sites or other book resources.
Allowing students to explore web 2.0 applications is very important to their learning and development. Because we deal so much with technology today, encouraging students to explore and adapt to web applications will greatly benefit them in the future.
I do understand the fear of letting students go too far beyond what is appropriate, but we do need to allow them some semblance of freedom. I would like to encourage my students to explore web applications in connection with literacy, especially for creative group projects or class literary discussions.