The document discusses the future of education and how social media and Web 2.0 tools can be integrated into teaching and learning. It defines social media and Web 2.0 technologies as read-write platforms that allow users to create and share content. Various social media tools are described, including social networking, bookmarking, wikis, blogs, and media sharing, along with examples of tools for each category. Potential uses of social media for both formal education and informal learning are outlined.