This document provides an overview of using various web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning, including creating a Google site, setting up a blog, and customizing blogs. It recommends signing up for a Gmail account, then creating a Google site by choosing a template and theme. Next, it discusses what a blog is and provides links for setting one up on Blogger and customizing the design. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is also recommended for webpage and blog customization.

1. Using web 2.0 in teaching and learning Web 2.0

2. How? Sign up for an email account first. Preferably with gmail.

3. Google Site Create a google site by logging into your email. Create a new site. Choose a template Name your site Choose a theme Type in the code Create site and Voila!

4. Continued… More on creating google sites Type in the following: sites.google.com Learn more Overview (there are lots of things for you to explore) Have Fun! Just a simple sample site for you to look at http://sites.google.com/site/mpsscpa2nt/

5. Next on agenda: Blog What is blog? A blog is a type of website usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary. Personal Online Diaries. Readers have the possibility to leave comments.

6. HTML and CSS First you must have some knowledge of HTML and CSS HTML documents = Web Pages CSS = Cascading Style Sheets HTML http://www.w3schools.com CSS http://www.w3schools.com/css/default.asp

7. Setting up blog www.blogger.com Create a blog Customizing your blog http://freeskins.blogspot.com http://blogger-xml.blogspot.com http://charmskins.com http://blogskins.com