Web 2.0 refers to the transition from static web pages to a more dynamic web allowing users to interact and collaborate. It enables users to connect, share and generate content. The document discusses how Web 2.0 has transformed distance learning by facilitating more interactive and collaborative learning environments compared to traditional one-way delivery of content. Educators are encouraged to incorporate Web 2.0 tools like podcasts, blogs, photo sharing, maps, video and wikis to engage students and support new styles of teaching and learning.

1. Web 2.0
WHAT IS IT & WHY DO I USE IT?

3. What is Web 2.0?
 Web 2.0 is a neologism that signifies the transformation
from the “read web to the “read-write” web.
 “the Web was shifting from being a medium, in which information
was transmitted and consumed, into being a platform, in which
content was created, shared, remixed, repurposed, and passed
along.”
 Web 2.0 works as a customizable network system to link
users to information and each other
 Web 2.0 is not just a technological revolution, but also a
social revolution!

5. Distance Learning
Before Web 2.0 After Web 2.0
 A type of content  Nodes of info connected to
 Focus on content design
other nodes of info, largely
produced by students
 Composed, organized, &  Syndicated information
packaged by publishers  Resembles a conversation or
 Organized and structured into blog
courses  Personal learning center
 Consumed by students where content is manipulated
through reading to meet learners’ needs –
focus on content use
 Uses books, manuals, or
tutoring software  An electronic portfolio
 An environment
 A system

6. Educase Study Reveals…
Students' Desire for Information Technology
Use in the Classroom
Moderate Extensive Limited Other
6%
26% 41%
27%

7. Implications for Educators
 Institutions of higher education must learn to
incorporate Web 2.0 applications in a positive and
educational way.
 Educators must be flexible and creative in their use of
technology in the classroom.
 Educators must embrace a two-way exchange between
themselves and students, realizing they will potentially
learn as much as they teach.
 Educators must never stop learning.
 This used to be in regards to their content area.
 Now, this statement also applies to exchanging information using
Web 2.0.

8. Types of Web 2.0 Technology
Some We Will Explore Some for You to Explore
 Podcasts  Social Bookmarks
 Blogs  Online Groups
 Photo Management  Social Networks
 Satellite Maps  Voice Thread
 Video  Scrapbooks
 Wikis  Virtual Worlds
 ePortfolios  Project Sharing
Note: Elements all incorporate some type of social network.

10. Podcasts
What Are They? Podcasts in Education
 Podcasts are audio files that are  Lectures can be posted online or
posted online so that users can downloaded from other
automatically download the files universities through places such
to listen whenever they want. as the iTunes store
 Most commonly in MP3 format  Instant world-wide access
 Podcasting allows individuals to  Adds an auditory dimension to
have a self-published, syndicated courses to meet the needs of
radio show varied learning styles
 Allows absent students to easily
obtain lecture content
 New medium for class projects
 Transportability of material

11. Podcasting Sites
Specfic General Search Sites
 Podcasts for Teachers  Podcast Alley
 Podcasts for Educators  Podcast.net
 PodCop  AllPodcasts
 Spanish PodFrecasts  Podcasting Station
 Beginning French  Podcast Bunker
 Moritz Law  Podcasting Tools
 Theories of Communication  iTunes
 Scientific American  Replay Media
 Learn Out Loud  Family Friendly Podcasts
 Language Arts Podcasts  Podcast Network
 Mathgrad.com  NPR Podcasts
 Small Business Expo  Internet Archive
 White House Podcasts  Podscope

12. Blogs: What
Are They?
Blogs are a web site that
contains an online
personal journal with
reflections, comments,
and often hyperlinks
provided by the writer.
They often offer
opportunities for
community members to
respond to the posts in
an asynchronous form
of communication.

13. Blogs
How do they work? Using RSS to Manage
 Blogs in Plain English  RSS (really simple
syndication) is a way to
manage blogs & news
posts so the
information you are
interested in “feeds”
directly to you.
 RSS in Plain English

14. Educational Uses of Blogs
Instructors Uses of Blogs Student Uses in Your Courses
 Content-related blog as  Reflective or writing
professional practice journals
 Networking and personal  Knowledge management
knowledge sharing
 Instructional tips for  Assignment submission
students and review
 Course announcements  Dialogue for group work
and readings  E-portfolios
 Annotated links  Share course-related
 Knowledge management resources

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16. Blogs
Technology Blogs Subject Matter Blogs
 Social Computing  English4Today
Magazine  Includes podcasts
 Read/WriteWeb  Emergiblog (nursing)
 Techcrunch  Education Trends
 Weblogg-ed  Civil War History
 Techweb  Officer.com
 The Gadgeteer  Education Blog List
 Boing Boing  Internet Stocks
 Syndicated Learning  Higher Education

17. Photo Management
What is Photo
Educational Uses
Management?
 Photo management  Not just for art class!
sites allow users to  Great way to create a
class presentation based
organize their digital on a field trip/field
photos and share them experience
with people world-  Post photos of specimens
or objects for students to
wide. view – such as plant ID
 Store & organize your
digital pictures by
subject, course or other

18. Flickr
Flickr possibly the
leading website of its
kind, combines
photo management
& sharing systems
with blogging
options.
It also offers
community groups
for members to join
There are free and
“pro” accounts

19. Satellite Maps
Google Earth Educational Uses
 Google Earth is a virtual globe  Use demos to get your students
excited about geography
browser, arguably the most  Use different Google Earth layers
popular of those available for to study:
free on the Internet.  Economics
 (NASA's World Wind and ESRI's  Demographics
upcoming ArcGIS Explorer are  Transportation
competitors).  Use real-time coordinates to
demonstrate distance calculations
 Virtual globes allow users to
 View tectonic plate-shift evidence
interactively display and  Study major land forms.
investigate geographic data.  The only limit to Google Earth's
classroom uses is your
imagination.

20. More Google Earth
Google Earth Links
 Google Earth in Darfur
 Using Templates to
Create Content
 Google Earth User Guide
 Google Earth &
Geoscience Education
 Review & Download
 Google Earth Blog
 Google for Educators
 Crisis in Darfur

21. Video
What is YouTube? Educational Uses
 YouTube is a video  Great for visual
sharing website that learners!
allows users to  Engaging enrichments
upload, view, and share  Gives historical
videos. context, examples, or
 Other sites also host video
demonstrations
sharing
 YouTube is one of the  Scaffolding for higher
industry leaders. level learning

22. Video
Links about Video Other Video Sites
 Metacafe
 Techlearning  Google Video
 NCLB Research  AOL Video
 Jumpcut
 Video for the  Yahoo Video
Classroom  MSN Video
 Ebaum’s World
 KQED  Spike
 United Streaming
 Annenberg Media  EVC
 Video Placement
 7 Strategies
 Internet Archive
 EPA (Specialty sites have videos!)

23. Wikis
What Are They? Educational Uses
 "Wiki Wiki" is Hawaiian for  Collaborative writing
"quick".
 Coordinating planning
 A wiki is computer software
that allows users to easily  Easily create simple
create, edit and link web websites
pages.
 It is like combining a web page  Project development with
& a Word document peer review
 Wikis are used to create:  Data collection
 Collaborative websites
 Power community websites
 Review classes & teachers
 Intranets  Presentations
 Wiki in Plain English  Create courses

24. Wikis
Using Wikis Wiki Sites
 Wiki Design Principles  Pbwiki
 Using Wiki in  Video
Education  Wet Paint
 Wikis in Higher  Wikispaces
Education
 7 Things You Should
Know
 Wiki Comparisons

25. ePortfolios
What is the purpose? Educational Uses
 "The portfolio can provide  Metacognition
an opportunity to development
demonstrate one's ability to  History of development &
collect, organize, interpret growth
and reflect on documents  Make connections between
and sources of information. learning experiences
 It is also a tool for
continuing professional  Authentic assessment tool
development, encouraging  Personal knowledge
individuals to take management
responsibility for and  Showcase competencies
demonstrate the results of  Interdisciplinary synthesis
their own learning."

27. ePortfolios
More Information Web Sites
 ePortfolios (Awesome!)  Free Basic ePortfolio sites
 My eCoach
 7 Things You Should  OSP
 rCampus
Know  DIGIcation
 ePortfolio.eu
 Subscriber/Institutional
 ePortfolios for use sites
Learning  Foliotek
 Live Text
 Sample Portfolio  iWebfolio
 ELGG

28. Web 2.0 Websites
More Info More Practice with 2.0
 eLearn Magazine  23 Things to Do
 Stephen’s Web
 Educase Study
 Robin Good
 eLearn Space
 TVUSD
 Gliffy

29. Questions?

30. Your Turn!
 Social Bookmarks
 Social Bookmarks in Plain
English
 Online Groups
 Social Networks
 Social Networking in Plain
English
 Voice Thread
 Scrapbooks
 Virtual Worlds
 Project Sharing