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 2.0 A New Generation of Web Interaction Dr. 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 users Its applications transition from isolation to interconnectedness

3. Instruction/Learning with Web 2.0 Student-generated online content class blogs, online posting of student works, wiki-type collaborative formats Teacher-generated online content teacher-developed multimedia presentations, lesson plans, student handouts for classroom activities, sets of links to digital resources, blogs, wikis Online 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 2.0 Student 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 simulations drill and practice games, multi-player simulations, Second Life-type environments

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

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

7. Barriers to Using Web 2.0 Lack of teacher knowledge/professional development Concerns about student safety and security Lack of time Insufficient access to technology.

9. Second Life Second 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 Uses Science Learning in Second Life

10. Web 2.0 Applications

11. Finding Applications Delicious – www.delicious.com - organize your bookmarks Animoto – www.animoto.com - create video shows Voki – www.voki.com - create a speaking Avatar Audacity – www.audacity.sourceforge.net cross platform sound editor Wkikspaces - www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers create a free teacher wiki Diigo – www.diigo.com – organize book marks, collaborate and more Clipmarks – www.clipmarks.com –a bookmarking tool Ning – www.ning.com – create an educational network Slideshare – www.slidechare.com – share slide shows Glogster – www.eduglogster.com – create posters Stixy – www.stixy.com – collaboration tool Page Flakes – www.pageflakes.com – create your own information page

12. Web 2.0 Applications

13. Finding Applications Blabberize – www.blabberize.com create talking animals Moodle – www.moodle.com create an online course Blogger – www.blogger.com –create a free blog Wordle – www.wordle.net – generate word clouds Weebly – www.weebly.com – create a free website Flickr – www.flickr.com – post photos Go! Animate – www.goanimate.com – create animations Photo Peach – www.photopeach.com – create slideshows Voice Thread – www.voicethread.com – a tool for having conversations around media 21 Classes - www.21classes.com/ - create a virtual classroom and blog portal

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