Domain Assumptions: Web 2.0
August 23, 2009 — sreidThe domain assumptions about the church and the world shape the way that I have structured my courses especially here at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. The first meeting of Christian Scriptures class this semester will explore our mutual domain assumptions. For instance we will assume that Web 2.0 is an emergent reality. Web 2.0 a term coined Tim O’Reilly to describe the transformation of technology and the Internet. The implications for higher education were outlined by Bryan Alexander . Key to a Web 2.0 perspective is the appreciation of openness and participation. Web 2.0 pedagogy resonates with Paulo Freire Pedagogy of the Oppressed and bell hooks Teaching to Transgress. The implementation of this domain assumption requires sophistication as Esther Grassian of the UCLA College Library points out. I look forward to a robust conversation.