I have experienced some of the same responses from some groups of students, as well as co-workers. I am asking myself the same questions…

Less often I have students who are interested in learning new ways of approaching things and begin using and exploring learning 2.0 technologies. I am not sure if the value proposition is more easily seen by those in outlying areas, as much as it is in the mindset of the individual. Change is more easily affected in some than in others. Perhaps it is the psychology of it that we should explore. I admit that it does feel somewhat impossible at times. One approach that I am taking with some of my smaller classes is building the use of learning 2.0 technologies into the assignments given in class. You can see an example on my current class blog.

Some students appreciate this, while others are completely frustrated by it.