My experience in the classroom has convinced me that one of the most important factors influencing worthwhile interactions in the classroom is the free exchange of ideas between all participants. As educators we cannot expect our learners to do it all on our terms, we must be prepared to meet our students on their ground. (bolding is mine).

I totally agree with you, but I’m not sure all educators would – especially those that are new to web 2.0. If you have teachers that have already embraced this frame of mind (and how fabulous that would be!) you may be able to help them by pre-selecting tools that are not blocked by the school’s filter and sharing ideas for how to use them in the classroom. One simple step at a time.