This document provides an introduction to Web 2.0 applications and how they can be used for educational purposes. It discusses key concepts of Web 2.0 like open source, community learning, blogging, tagging and podcasting. Several examples of Web 2.0 tools are given, including Google products like iGoogle and SketchUp, Ning for social networking, Twitter for microblogging, and YouTube for sharing videos. The document encourages educators to explore these tools and find ways to incorporate collaborative and engaging Web 2.0 activities into their classrooms.

1. Web 2.0 A guide to beginners

4. The Machine is Using Us A video by Michael Wesch, Professor, Kansas State University. Viewed by over 10,000,000 since it was created in February 2007. This video changed the way I viewed education and the potential for change.

6. Facilitates Communication

7. Sharing of information and media

8. Enables Collaboration

13. Activity: Go to iGoogle site. Find examples of: enhanced communication, sharing of information & media, and collaboration

14. Lets look at an educational use for a Google product, Sketch up. (By the way, this is a free tool!)

15. What would you subscribe to?

16. Google docs is MADE for education

17. Not your father’s e-mail

18. History will never be the same.

21. With ning, you can set up your own social network And it’s free!!!

23. (Save Facebook for your non instructional needs)

25. Although it is so new, Educators are interested…

26. How can I find something that interests me?

27. With Twitter, the world is your oyster Will you tweet???

29. 5 reasons why it can be an educational tool.

30. Engaging?

31. Changing beliefs and prejudices?

32. Up to date information useful to students

33. 100 best videos for education