Web 2.0 Apps in a Professional Setting

There are so many Web 2.0 Applications, I do not even think that I reviewed a fraction of them.  They vary in functions and their purposes are all different, but they are all designed to help people in some way.  I looked at Twitter a little more in depth, as I have always been interested in Twitter.  I found that it will give you news that is local or national or global.  You can learn about traffic jams in your area, shopping deals, celebrity news, job positions, and the list continues.  You can access it from a mobile phone or a computer, which is very handy.  I could easily use Twitter in my own professional setting, whether it be through searching for a new job, staying connected to my colleagues, sending tweets to students with upcoming information, assignments, or performance dates, the possibilites are endless.  There are a lot of Web 2.0 Applications that I could use for my professional development.  I think that the more I use the technology that is available, the more I am staying current with teaching trends and my students.  They use technology so much and are well rehearsed in several applications, I can use it in my classroom and life to have a common connection with them and engage them in my class and in learning.