The document examines the emergence of Web 2.0 technologies like blogs, podcasts, and RSS feeds. It discusses how these technologies allow for more dynamic, interactive, and engaging experiences on the web. It also considers when organizations and individuals should transition to new generations of technologies. Key drivers for moving to new technologies include innovators, financial factors, competition, and mitigating challenges like knowledge, licensing, and transition issues. The future is predicted to include more ubiquitous access through converged mobile devices and networks, with distance learning becoming more common.

1. Blogs, Pods and Web 2.0 Ray Schroeder University of Illinois at Springfield Veronica Halloway Illinois Department of Public Health