This document outlines a course on applying Web 2.0 technologies in higher education. It introduces the instructors, Ray Schroeder and Burks Oakley II from the University of Illinois at Springfield, and provides an overview of topics to be covered including defining Web 2.0 applications and examining how they can enhance learning. The timeline shows that the course will begin with introductions and then cover a Web 2.0 overview in the first week, focus on Second Life in weeks two and four, and look at Web 2.0 applications in higher education in week three, concluding with contact information for the instructors.

1. Prof. Burks Oakley II University of Illinois at Springfield Learning Online 2.0: Applications of Web 2.0 in Higher Education Prof. Ray Schroeder University of Illinois at Springfield

2. About Ray and Burks Ray Schroeder Burks Oakley

3. Univ. of Illinois at Springfield

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6. Topics to be covered Defining what Web 2.0 applications are and how they can impact learning. Enhancing the interactions between students and instructors with Web 2.0 technologies. Hands-on examination of useful Web 2.0 applications. How Web 2.0 applications can be used to improve student learning.

7. Timeline Introductions in Moodle – starting on Feb. 6 th Week One – Web 2.0 overview, examine Web 2.0 applications – Feb. 11 th – 15 th . [Weeks Two and Four – Second Life – John Bourne et al. – Feb. 18 th – 24 th and Mar. 3 rd – 7 th ] Week Three – Web 2.0 applications in higher education – Feb. 25 th – 29 th .

8. Ray Schroeder http://rayschroeder.googlepages.com/ [email_address] Burks Oakley II http://www.burksoakley.com/ [email_address] Learning Online 2.0: Applications of Web 2.0 in Higher Education

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