In contrast to the absence of personal involvement in the selection of course management systems that are deployed campus-wide on many institutions of higher education, the decision to adopt some Web 2.0 technologies may largely rest on the initiative of individual instructors. No doubt, there is a lot more flexibility in the selection and integration of these technologies in the classroom. For those who are just getting started, the first hurdle is how to select (among the myriads of available choices), sound technologies that seamlessly fit the intended purpose. As with any new venture, there may be challenges along the way. One must therefore assume a high level of self reliance, motivation, and also be sufficiently committed to the process in order to assure a desirable outcome.
Consider these fundamental questions as you commit time and effort to learn and incorporate a new technology in the classroom; the selection process might just become a little easier:
2. How will the technology further my course objectives?
3. How is the technology currently being used in my discipline?
4. Are other instructors in my department using the technology?
5. How will the technology enhance a currently time-consuming task?
6. What is the learning curve for me and for my students?
7. What is the reliability and scalability of the technology?
8. What challenges/problems do I anticipate?
9. What level of support can I expect online, internally, or from the vendor on this technology?
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