The document discusses Kevin O'Shea and his background as an educational technologist from Purdue University. It then summarizes characteristics of Web 2.0 technologies, including simplicity, open source coding, user-generated content, cross-platform compatibility. Examples of popular Web 2.0 applications are provided like Facebook, Wikipedia, blogs, and tools for communication, productivity and presentations. The document suggests Web 2.0 may be disruptive technology and notes a study where over 60% of teens create online content and 75% share what they create, fueling participation and collaboration online.