WHAT IS IT & WHY DO I USE IT?
Web 2.0
What is Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is a neologism that signifies the transformation from the “read web to the “read-write” web. “the Web was shifting from being a medium, in which
information was transmitted and consumed, into being a platform, in which content was created, shared, remixed, repurposed, and passed along.”
Web 2.0 works as a customizable network system to link users to information and each other
Web 2.0 is not just a technological revolution, but also a social revolution!
Before Web 2.0Before Web 2.0 After Web 2.0After Web 2.0
A type of content Focus on content design Composed, organized, &
packaged by publishers Organized and structured
into courses Consumed by students
through reading Uses books, manuals, or
tutoring software A system
Nodes of info connected to other nodes of info, largely produced by students
Syndicated information Resembles a conversation
or blog Personal learning center
where content is manipulated to meet learners’ needs – focus on content use
An electronic portfolio An environment
Learning
Educase Study Reveals…
Implications for Educators
Institutions of education must learn to incorporate Web 2.0 applications in a positive and educational way.
Educators must be flexible and creative in their use of technology in the classroom.
Educators must embrace a two-way exchange between themselves and students, realizing they will potentially learn as much as they teach.
Educators must never stop learning. This used to be in regards to their content area. Now, this statement also applies to exchanging information
using Web 2.0.
Some We Will Explore Some We Will Explore Some for You to ExploreSome for You to Explore
PodcastsBlogs Photo ManagementSatellite Maps VideoWikisePortfolios
Social BookmarksOnline GroupsSocial NetworksVoice ThreadScrapbooksVirtual WorldsProject Sharing
Types of Web 2.0 Technology
Note: Elements all incorporate some type of social network.
What Are They?What Are They? Podcasts in EducationPodcasts in Education
Podcasts are audio files that are posted online so that users can automatically download the files to listen whenever they want. Most commonly in MP3
format Podcasting allows
individuals to have a self-published, syndicated radio show
Lectures can be posted online or downloaded from other universities through places such as the iTunes store Instant world-wide access
Adds an auditory dimension to courses to meet the needs of varied learning styles
Allows absent students to easily obtain lecture content
New medium for class projects
Transportability of material
Podcasts
Specfic Specfic General Search SitesGeneral Search Sites
Podcasts for Teachers Podcasts for Educators PodCop Spanish PodFrecasts Beginning French Moritz Law Theories of Communication Scientific American Learn Out Loud Language Arts Podcasts Mathgrad.com Small Business Expo White House Podcasts
Podcast Alley Podcast.net AllPodcasts Podcasting Station Podcast Bunker Podcasting Tools iTunes Replay Media Family Friendly Podcasts Podcast Network NPR Podcasts Internet Archive Podscope
Podcasting Sites
Blogs: What Are They?
Blogs are a web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer.
They often offer opportunities for community members to respond to the posts in an asynchronous form of communication.
How do they work?How do they work? Using RSS to ManageUsing RSS to Manage
RSS (really simple syndication) is a way to manage blogs & news posts so the information you are interested in “feeds” directly to you. RSS in Plain English
Blogs
Blogs in Plain English
Instructors Uses of BlogsInstructors Uses of Blogs Student Uses in Your CoursesStudent Uses in Your Courses
Content-related blog as professional practice
Networking and personal knowledge sharing
Instructional tips for students
Course announcements and readings
Annotated links Knowledge
management
Reflective or writing journals
Knowledge management
Assignment submission and review
Dialogue for group work
E-portfolios Share course-related
resources
Educational Uses of Blogs
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Technology BlogsTechnology Blogs Subject Matter BlogsSubject Matter Blogs
Social Computing Magazine
Read/WriteWebTechcrunchWeblogg-edTechwebThe GadgeteerBoing BoingSyndicated Learning
English4Today Includes podcasts
Emergiblog (nursing)Education TrendsCivil War HistoryOfficer.comEducation Blog ListInternet StocksHigher Education
Blogs
What is Photo Management?What is Photo Management? Educational UsesEducational Uses
Photo management sites allow users to organize their digital photos and share them with people world-wide.
Not just for art class! Great way to create a
class presentation based on a field trip/field experience
Post photos of specimens or objects for students to view – such as plant ID
Store & organize your digital pictures by subject, course or other
Photo Management
Flickr
Flickr possibly the leading website of its kind, combines photo management & sharing systems with blogging and mapping options.
It also offers community groups for members to join
There are free and “pro” accounts
Google EarthGoogle Earth Educational UsesEducational Uses
Google Earth is a virtual globe browser, arguably the most popular of those available for free on the Internet. (NASA's World Wind and ESRI's
upcoming ArcGIS Explorer are competitors).
Virtual globes allow users to interactively display and investigate geographic data.
Use demos to get your students excited about geography
Use different Google Earth layers to study: Economics Demographics Transportation
Use real-time coordinates to demonstrate distance calculations
View tectonic plate-shift evidence
Study major land forms. The only limit to Google Earth's
classroom uses is your imagination.
Satellite Maps
Google EarthGoogle Earth LinksLinks
Google Earth in Darfur
Using Templates to Create Content
Google Earth User Guide
Google Earth & Geoscience Education
Review & DownloadGoogle Earth BlogGoogle for EducatorsCrisis in Darfur
More Google Earth
What is YouTube?What is YouTube? Educational UsesEducational Uses
YouTube is a video sharing website that allows users to upload, view, and share videos. Other sites also host
video sharing YouTube is one of the
industry leaders.
Great for visual learners!
Engaging enrichments
Gives historical context, examples, or demonstrations
Scaffolding for higher level learning
Video
Links about VideoLinks about Video Other Video SitesOther Video Sites
Techlearning NCLB Research Video for the Classr
oomKQEDAnnenberg Media 7 Strategies
Metacafe Google Video AOL Video Jumpcut Yahoo Video MSN Video Ebaum’s World Spike United Streaming EVC Video Placement Internet Archive EPA (Specialty sites have
videos!)
Video
What Are They?What Are They? Educational UsesEducational Uses
"Wiki Wiki" is Hawaiian for "quick".
A wiki is computer software that allows users to easily create, edit and link web pages. It is like combining a web
page & a Word document Wikis are used to create:
Collaborative websites Power community websites Intranets
Wiki in Plain English
Collaborative writingCoordinating planningEasily create simple
websites Project development
with peer reviewData collectionReview classes &
teachers PresentationsCreate courses
Wikis
Using WikisUsing Wikis Wiki SitesWiki Sites
Wiki Design Principles
Using Wiki in Education
Wikis in Higher Education
7 Things You Should Know
Wiki Comparisons
Pbwiki Video
Wet Paint Wikispaces
Wikis
What is the purpose?What is the purpose? Educational UsesEducational Uses
"The portfolio can provide an opportunity to demonstrate one's ability to collect, organize, interpret and reflect on documents and sources of information.
It is also a tool for continuing professional development, encouraging individuals to take responsibility for and demonstrate the results of their own learning."
Metacognition development
History of development & growth
Make connections between learning experiences
Authentic assessment toolPersonal knowledge
managementShowcase competencies Interdisciplinary synthesis
ePortfolios
More InformationMore Information Web Sites Web Sites
ePortfolios (Awesome!)
7 Things You Should Know
ePortfolio.euePortfolios for Lear
ningSample Portfolio
Free Basic ePortfolio sites My eCoach OSP rCampus DIGIcation
Subscriber/Institutional use sites Foliotek Live Text iWebfolio ELGG
ePortfolios
More InfoMore Info More Practice with 2.0More Practice with 2.0
eLearn MagazineStephen’s WebEducase StudyRobin GoodeLearn SpaceTVUSDGliffy
23 Things to Do
Web 2.0 Websites
Questions?
Your Turn!
Social Bookmarks Social Bookmarks in
Plain EnglishOnline GroupsSocial Networks
Social Networking in Plain English
Voice ThreadScrapbooksVirtual WorldsProject Sharing