Kane points out that while the technology is easy for him to pioneer in his class, it is also applicable in many situations. "It's all about the philosophy of the wisdom of the crowd," Kane said, and he believes that many diverse areas of study could benefit from further collaborative efforts.
As much as he has accomplished, Kane would like to move his class even further toward a fully involved online community. "We are tying to jump into the whole Web 2.0 experience," Kane said, referencing such 21st century applications as YouTube, Facebook, and MySpace. "We incorporate RSS feeds to bring in news from sites such as The New York Times, and I also keep a blog that students are able to comment and debate on," Kane said. "There are new utilities that go above and beyond WebCT and really bring in and cultivate student participation." The quarter-long class that Kane teaches is in its fourth iteration, and continues to change, while incorporating the latest Web 2.0 technologies available. "We have no textbook for this class, but learning from each other has proven to be an enriching experience on so many levels," Kane said.
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