Jun 23, 2015
Web 2.0 Defined…The second
generation of the World Wide Web, especially the movement away from static webpages to dynamic and shareable content and social networking. (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Web_2.0)
Advantages of Web 2.0 Multi-Platform: Windows and Mac Global Reach- Multilingual and available anywhere in the world. Accessibility: Inexpensive & Easy to Use 3 Cs: Communication & Collaboration, Compelling Course
Content, Constructivist Learning
Web 2.0 for the classroom
Blogging in the Classroom
AdvantagesEncourages writing (in any
language)Ease to useCan also post pictures and videoSecurity- Can moderate all
comments before posting and set permissions on who can post and read blog
DisadvantagesPage not easily customizableCannot easily post files
Blogging Resources
Twitter: Micro-blogging tool for posting status updates in 140 characters or less
Wikis in the Classroom Advantages
Easy to Use- WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get Text Editor) with little code
Encourage Collaboration- Different users can work on the same page simultaneously
Supports asynchronous online discussion forum on every page.
Versatile and customizable- Can post anything including files, pictures, and video.
Safety- Every version of every page is saved.Security- Can moderate all comments and set
permissions on who can read, post, and edit pages. Disadvantages
Discussions can only be moderated after posting.
Wikis for Education The Frisch School Wiki-
http://wiki.frisch.org Password protected. Students 4 Israel Frisch Goes Green 11X Nach Project Shiriyah 2009 NJ Yeshiva High Schools
Other Web 2.0 Tools