Introducing Web 2.0
How Web 2.0 Technologies are Shaping Education  This is an introduction to Web 2.0 to share with colleagues. In the beginning, the Internet was mainly used to gain and access information, but the introduction of new web technologies have changed the way people behave on the Internet. The differences are:
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eLearning 2.0 - How Web Technologies are Shaping EducationWritten August 08, 2006 by Steve O'Hear and edited by Richard MacManus.Description This is the first of two-part series in which Steve will explore how Web technologies are being used in education. It begins with, "Teachers are starting to explore the potential of blogs, media-sharing services and other social software - which, although not designed specifically for e-learning, can be used to empower students and create exciting new learning opportunities." Article eLearning 2.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Web 2.0 ClassroomBy Victoria A. Davis, Teacher, Westwood SchoolBlog: http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com Description In this aricle, Davis outlines what she believes are the six pillars of an effective Web 2.0 classroom: Internet safety and privacy, information literacy, Internet citizenship, Internet teamwork, International Internet activities and an engaged teacher. Article The Web 2.0 Classroom Pdf, 208 KB) Introduction | Background | Examples in teaching and learning | Participation | Support material |
Informal social areas (a discussion forum, wiki, and blog) have been set up so that people can socialise and network prior to and during the conference - while exploring and experimenting with these technologies. Students do not have the same fears that many adults have when exploring online environments. We therefore encourage you to 'explore' and 'play' in these areas so you might participate by asking questions and sharing in our more formal professional social areas relating to the conference themes.
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ArticlesSeconds Out, Round TwoWritten by Stephen O’Hear, The Guardian, November 15, 2005 "The explosion of new web services - such as 'blogs' and 'wikis' - has led many to believe that the internet is now entering a second phase. It's finally beginning to resemble a truly interactive learning tool", says Stephen O'Hear, author of this short article for educators that addresses personal and collaborative publishing, folksonomy, media and devices, and content aggregation. Article: Seconds Out, Round Two eLearning 2.0 Written by Stephen Downes, eLearnMagazine, October 17, 2005 Article: eLearning 2.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Web Links in our Conference Bookmarking Area Use the social bookmarking tool, Del.icio.us, to locate readings, links and resources on conference themes http://del.icio.us/time4 Files and web links in our 'ICT PD Online' Resources area Readings, Links, and Resources Introduction | Background | Examples in teaching and learning | Articles | Participation |