Web 2.0 refers to a new generation of web applications that allow for greater user participation, interactivity, collaboration and sharing of content. It harnesses collective intelligence through user-generated content and rich multimedia experiences. Key aspects of Web 2.0 include social networking, user-generated content, and virtual learning environments. While it offers benefits for education such as engaging students and addressing individual needs, barriers to its use include lack of teacher training and concerns about safety.

1. Web 2.0A New Generation of Web InteractionDr. Maureen Lamb

2. What is Web 2.0?Web 2.0 is a collection of applications designed with the Web as the platform, that operate “above the level of a single device,” and require expertise in data management. Applications are delivered as an ongoing, constantly updated service rather than as a fixed product. It harnesses collective intelligence and delivers rich multimedia user experiences and high level interactivity. It allows for participatory involvement, collaboration, and interactions among users.It is characterized by the creation and sharing of intellectual and social resources by end usersIts applications transition from isolation to interconnectedness

3. Instruction/Learning with Web 2.0Student-generated online content class blogs, online posting of student works, wiki-type collaborative formatsTeacher-generated online content teacher-developed multimedia presentations, lesson plans, student handouts for classroom activities, sets of links to digital resources, blogs, wikisOnline social networking used as part of instruction student exchange of email or text messages for educational purposes during school, Facebook-style online utilities for educational purposes, opportunities to communicate online with students from other geographical areas

4. Instruction /Learning with Web 2.0Student use of virtual learning environments online courses, electronic tutors, computer-managed instruction, online assignments and assessments)Multimedia resources podcasts and video-casts, streaming video)Online communication with parents and students outside school hours excluding email exchanges homework pages, teacher Web pages describing assignments, teacher blogs, sites for checking grades online (Parent portals)Online learning games and simulationsdrill and practice games, multi-player simulations, Second Life-type environments

5. Why use Web 2.0?To address students’ individual learningneeds, engage student interest, and increasestudents’ options for access to teaching and learning.To preparing students with 21st century skillsTo access a source of resources to address individual student needs. To support and enhance established instructionalmethods and approaches and to stimulate educational change/transformation. To fill a need for new instructional methodsusing Web 2.0 technologies.

6. Stages of Use & Adoption of Web 2.0 ResourcesOnline communication with parents and students and multimedia resourcesUse of video and incorporation of multiple media Teacher-generated online contentStudent use of virtual learning environments(including online courses)Online social networking as part of instruction

7. Barriers to Using Web 2.0Lack of teacher knowledge/professional developmentConcerns about student safety and securityLack of timeInsufficient access to technology.

9. Second LifeSecond Life is a free 3D virtual world where users can socialize, connect and create using free voice and text chat. The following are good explanations of using this application effectively.Second Life Educational UsesScience Learning in Second Life

10. Web 2.0 Applications

11. Finding ApplicationsDelicious – www.delicious.com - organize your bookmarksAnimoto – www.animoto.com - create video showsVoki – www.voki.com - create a speaking AvatarAudacity – www.audacity.sourceforge.net cross platform sound editorWkikspaces - www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers create a free teacher wikiDiigo – www.diigo.com – organize book marks, collaborate and moreClipmarks – www.clipmarks.com –a bookmarking toolNing – www.ning.com – create an educational networkSlideshare – www.slidechare.com – share slide showsGlogster – www.eduglogster.com – create postersStixy – www.stixy.com – collaboration toolPage Flakes – www.pageflakes.com – create your own information page

12. Web 2.0 Applications

13. Finding ApplicationsBlabberize – www.blabberize.com create talking animalsMoodle – www.moodle.com create an online courseBlogger – www.blogger.com –create a free blogWordle – www.wordle.net – generate word cloudsWeebly – www.weebly.com – create a free websiteFlickr – www.flickr.com – post photosGo! Animate – www.goanimate.com – create animationsPhoto Peach – www.photopeach.com – create slideshowsVoice Thread – www.voicethread.com – a tool for having conversations around media21 Classes - www.21classes.com/ - create a virtual classroom and blog portal

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