The document describes the author's journey to understand Web 2.0 technologies. It begins by establishing that the author is from the 1980s when technology was very different. The author googles for a definition of Web 2.0, which includes interactive websites like blogs, wikis, online games, social media, podcasts, and video conferencing. However, the author feels overwhelmed by the choices and needs to understand how these technologies can be useful. The document suggests that by learning about Web 2.0, the author and students can create more meaningful, purposeful learning experiences for students.

2. Please join me on MY
JOURNEY ALONG THE
WEB 2.0
INFORMATION
HIGHWAY.

3. Please join me on MY
JOURNEY ALONG THE
WEB 2.0
INFORMATION
HIGHWAY.

5. THE PROBLEM!!!
FIRSTLY...I’M A CHILD OF THE 80’s.
COMMODORES WERE NOT JUST CARS.
BACK THEN.
FLOPPY DISKS WEREN’T FLOPPY.
AND THERE WAS ONLY 1
KIND OF MOUSE BACK THEN.

7. It was time to change my way of
thinking. My inquiry ...
HAD TO WEB 2.0
I FIND
OUT
WAS
WHAT

9. I googled for a definition.

10. I googled for a definition.

11. I googled for a definition.
Web 2.0 is any World Wide Web technology or
website that allows interactive content. One
example is a blog, which permits the writer to post
commentary and visitors to leave responses.
Another similar example is a wiki since it allows the
continual updating and revision of posted content.
Interactive online games and virtual worlds are Web
2.0, as are video posting and social networking
sites. Even podcasting and videoconferencing fall
into the Web 2.0 category.

12. I googled for a definition.
Web 2.0 is any World Wide Web technology or
website that allows interactive content. One
example is a blog, which permits the writer to post
commentary and visitors to leave responses.
Another similar example is a wiki since it allows the
continual updating and revision of posted content.
Interactive online games and virtual worlds are Web
2.0, as are video posting and social networking
sites. Even podcasting and videoconferencing fall
into the Web 2.0 category.

13. I googled for a definition.
Web 2.0 is any World Wide Web technology or
website that allows interactive content. One
example is a blog, which permits the writer to post
commentary and visitors to leave responses.
Another similar example is a wiki since it allows the
continual updating and revision of posted content.
Interactive online games and virtual worlds are Web
2.0, as are video posting and social networking
sites. Even podcasting and videoconferencing fall
into the Web 2.0 category.

15. But still my journey
continued. I had to find out
what does all this mean?

16. But still my journey
continued. I had to find out
what does all this mean?

17. But still my journey
continued. I had to find out
what does all this mean?

18. But still my journey
continued. I had to find out
what does all this mean?
I’m still on that
journey!

20. Then I thought what do all these do?

21. Then I thought what do all these do?

22. Then I thought what do all these do?
Are they
of use?

23. Then I thought what do all these do?
Are they
of use?
Will they
assist me
with my
task?

24. Then I thought what do all these do?
Are they
of use?
Will they
assist me
with my
task?
Spoilt for
choice.

25. Then I thought what do all these do?
Are they
of use?
Will they
assist me
with my
task?
Spoilt for
choice.
I’m
overwhelmed!

26. Why am I overwhelmed?
This was
my
web
experience.

27. Why am I overwhelmed?
This was
my
web
experience.

28. Why am I overwhelmed?

29. Why am I overwhelmed?

30. Why am I overwhelmed?
This is our
students
web
experience.

32. Who has helped me on my
journey so far?

33. Who has helped me on my
journey so far?
the
and
students
YOU!

35. Now that I have some
knowledge of web 2.0...
WHAT WILL THIS MEAN
FOR MY CLASS...

37. The ideas
tasks knowledge
and
for experiences
all students
are endless!

39. Their learning
is meaningful
has a purpose
own
and they
it!

41. The
benefits
are
infinite!

43. Here is some food for
thought to better
understand our students’
world...
http://mvsroom1.wikispaces.com/