For those of you who may not know, the first Twitter chat devoted to learning about Web 2.0 tools took place this past Wednesday, July 21.

This week’s topic was: How to help educators feel comfortable deciding on Web 2.o Tools.

It was a great success with over 35 people contributing to the conversation with over 300 total tweets. What originally was a 30 minute chat will now be a full hour thanks to the the great educators who joined us to start it off. It is clear that there is a want and need and hope to provide an open meeting and discussion place for learning about Web 2.0 tools.

Going with the idea the learning does not end in the classroom (the classroom being our #web20chat) you are welcomed to join in the conversation on the webpage. The official #Web20Chat webpage, Web 2.0 Learning, is now live and ready for interaction. We will be using the blog at Web 2.0 Learning to:

• Matter Monday : Topics for the next chat will be posted. The discussion is chosen by you so make sure to vote before Wednesday.
• Theme Tuesday : Important themes discussed during the last #Web20Chat is looked at more in-depth. We encourage you to engage in conversation through posting comments.
• Web 2.0 Wednesday : The topic of the day will be announced. Spread the word and the hashtag #web20chat throughout the day. Join us to chat from 6-7pm!
• ReCap Thursday : A summary from the previous #Web20Chat will highlight key themes and great tweets from the community
• Feature Friday : Every week a new Web 2.0 tool will be featured. Our introduction is in hopes you will test out the tool throughout the week and share your thoughts at the next #Web20chat

For this week’s recap read here: ReCap Thursday: How to help educators feel comfortable deciding on web 2.0 tools

This is an exciting time in the education technology world and could not be happier about outcome from the first week. Thank you  to all who participated with us to kick-off what is going to turn into an outstanding learning community.