The term Web 2.0 refers to web-based applications that facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Some examples of this include Facebook, Myspace, Blogs and Wikis. Web 2.0 sites are able to be changed and/or modified by the user. The internet has gone from being read-only to a way for people to not only read, but interact, comment, change, upload and integrate into their everyday lives. People have social networks to meet friends, wikis to collaborate on and blogs to spill their darkest secrets. The boundaries of technology are slowly being broken down as we are able to put more and more of ourselves online. The world is changing and it is becoming especially important for educators. Students are surpassing teachers in their understanding of technology, and it is our obligation to catch up and harness the power of Web 2.0 for the good of our students.
As a student in the college of Education, Web 2.0 is a great tool for me to expand my resources and integrate other forms of educational technology into my lesson plans. Before taking this course, I was not aware of how many tools are available on the internet that can assist in teaching or communicating with students. These tools can revolutionize the way to engage students, especially since many students are very tuned in to the internet. This way, students are presented with a new way to connect with the teachers and materials and can meet the needs of students with completely new methods.
This funny video describes Web 1.0, Web 2.0, Web 3.0 and the to be defined Web 4.0. It gives a humorous take on all the changes that have been occurring with the internet and helps to extend your understanding. I think that a video posted on Youtube, a Web 2.0 device, and then embedded in my personal blog account, is quite appropriate for this subject matter.
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