This document discusses using social networking sites and Web 2.0 tools in language classrooms. It defines Web 2.0 as technologies that allow for mass participation and collective intelligence to create value. Common Web 2.0 tools mentioned are blogs, wikis, social bookmarking, photos/videos, and presentations. Blogs in particular are discussed as having benefits for students like access to notes and feedback, and for teachers to easily organize materials. Setting up blogs and using them in class is outlined in steps.

1. Using Social Networking Sites and Services in the Language Classroom “ "To talk about blogs means to talk about student-centered learning, collaborative knowledge spaces, constructivist pedagogy.” Barbara Ganley

2. Tim O'Reilly What is Web 2.0 : Tim O'Reilly What is Web 2.0

5. Ross Dawson’s Framework

16. Types of educational weblogs Authorship Tutor blog Student blog Class blog Multimedia Use Text Blog Podcast Video Blog Muiltimedia Blog Discussion Access Open Blog Closed Blog Integration Into teaching Main Blog Supplemental Blog

19. http://governmentdemocracy.blogspot.com /

30. LET'S BLOG! How do you get started?

42. What else can be installed into your blog?

45. http://del.icio.us/titova

46. http://www.slideshare.net/titova

48. http://stitova.ffl.msu.ru /