Web 2.0 refers to web applications that enable user interaction and collaboration online. It allows users to participate on websites through features like search, links, user-generated content like tags, and syndication of content through RSS feeds. Examples provided include Animoto, which allows users to create videos from photos and music, Kidblog for student blogging in a secure classroom environment, and Google Docs, which offers free online word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations for collaborative work.

1. WEB 2.0By: Ross Gustafson

2. What is web 2.0???Web 2.0 is the term used to describe the collection of web applications used for interaction and collaboration.Web 2.0 was coined by Darcy DiNucci in 1999. It does not refer to a new version of the web, just a refocus of its use.Web 2.0 is more than the retrieval of information. It is the participation in a website

3. Web 2.0Web 2.0 websites include the following features and techniques:Search- finding info through keyword searchLinks- Connects info togetherAuthoring- the ability to createTags- categorization of content by usersExtensions- softwareSignals- RSS feedsSource: Wikipedia

4. Personal web 2.0ANIMOTO is a website that creates video from your pictures, video clips and music. You upload the photos, video clips and music you want and animoto does the rest- delievering a quality videoThink of ANIMOTO as a new, better slideshow!

5. ANIMOTO can be used:-To make fun videos documenting a birthday party or other eventSent out as a holiday greeting

6. Capture the excitement of a family vacationANIMOTO videos can be sent out or posted on social network sites like Facebook.

7. Educational web 2.0Kidblog.org is designed for elementary and middle school teachers who want to provide each student with their own, unique blog. Kidblog's simple, yet powerful tools allow students to publish posts and participate in discussions within a secure classroom blogging community. Teachers maintain complete control over student blogs.

8. Kidblog allows a safe, easy and secure way to give students a voiceA blog can give students:-a voice to express themselves-provide an interactive alternative way to complete assignments-be used as a way to learn about technology in a controlled environment

9. Business web 2.0Google docs isa free web-based word processor, spreadsheet and presentation service, with the applications similar to Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Google Docs also serves as an online data storage service.Access to Google docs is controlled with a gmail account and free! (Good for small businesses)