7. References
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Discovery Education. Students Gather Around iPad Excitedly Working. [Image]. Available from http://discoveryeducation.com
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Editor's Notes
You have heard the term, but what does it mean? Let’s take a few minutes to get acquainted with the world of Web 2.0.
Web 1.0 to 2.0 means: A World Wide Web that enable users to collaborate and create content. A two-way flow of information. An inclusive Web – anyone can contribute. “ Crowdsourcing” of knowledge made possible.
The development of XML separates form from content. XML and user contributions means that a new web is being created. This changes how people contribute and interact with one another.
Today’s students have access to knowledge “anytime, anywhere”. Today’s students are increasingly connected. Today’s students think and learn differently. Digital divide – digital natives vs. digital immigrants coined by Marc Prensky.
There has been an incredible growth in Web 2.0 tools available to teachers and students in recent years. Depending upon the task, choosing the right application is important. There are aggregators, collaboration tools, online applications, photo-sharing, podcasting tools, presentation tools, social networking tools, and video sharing tools. For example, some of the most popular tools being used by students include presentation tools such as Glogster and Prezi and collaboration tools such as Wikispaces and Mindmeister.
Getting started with Web 2.0 tools can be overwhelming. Start with the acronym LTPI: Consider what the desired learning outcomes are; what do you want your students to know and do? Select the appropriate tool to match the learning outcome. Train yourself – use the help sections on the Web 2.0 application site. Check other sources such as Teacher Tube or YouTube for more information, Once you are comfortable with the tool, introduce the tool to your students.