Today I will be at the Faculty Retreat demonstrating some Web 2.0 tools you can use to enhance your web based and F2F courses. Web 2.0 isn’t a new technology as you might think, as a matter of fact, it’s a new way of using the Internet. When we first started using the Internet we searched the vast extremes of the web for information or we used it for shopping. It was a place for us to view, surf and purchase. Now, with advances in the Internet, everyday users can be a contributor and not just a viewer. The Internet is a place to connect, collaborate, create and communicate. As educators, if we want to connect with our students we need to understand the potential of Web 2.0 tools and how they can be part of our course.
First, we need to start out by gaining an understanding of what Web 2.0 is. Here is a good presentation from Educause 2007:
Second, we should learn about some of the most popular Web 2.0 tools. I have created a presentation that list my favorite 10 Web 2.0 tools:
Finally, here is an extensive list of Web 2.0 tools, ranked by popularity and category: Top 100 Tools for Learning
So, that was easy! Your off using Web 2.0 tools! Now, if you respond to this post you will experience the collaboration feature of Web 2.0. Share your thoughts on Web 2.0, or create your own post or Blog! See you out there on the Internet!
