The document discusses the emergence of Web 2.0 technologies and their potential applications for education. It describes several Web 2.0 concepts like wikis, blogs, social networking sites, tagging, and rich media tools. It also examines how these technologies could support new pedagogical approaches by enabling collaborative writing, distributed conversation, and student content creation. While some Web 2.0 uses for education build on earlier Internet-based practices, others may require rethinking traditional models of teaching and learning.