This site states that there is a clearly defined Web 1.0 (think Netscape) versus a Web 2.0 (think Google). O'reilly has 3 major criteria for Web 2.0: 1. using the web as an applications platform 2. democratizing the web 3. employing new methods to distribute information
the wheel itself has me thinking about how we compose in different genres and modes in the twenty-first century and how we can encourage our students to move in this direction as well.
I agree, but there is so much going on in the wheel, it's easy to get lost. I had a hard time selecting a good definition. Others focused more on the social aspect.The wheel is a good way to veer off in many directions.
What's useful about this wheel is that it breaks down the concept of Web 2.0 into so many smaller components that make up the whole. On a personal note, I am sometimes overwhelmed with stimuli of this sort.
The use of different sized font is interesting to me. It appears to signify importance and assist the reader in choosing the order in which to read definitions. However, this is entirely subjective.
I am not a fan of visual represenation because I am an audio learner. However, this interactive visual is interesting. It really makes one consider the application of Web 2.0 features. It also makes me realize they are infinite applications of Web 2.0 and may explain why people stick to the social ones. I find it interesting that a category for education is missing.
Web 2.0 is the business revolution in the computer industry caused by the move to the internet as platform, and an attempt to understand the rules for success on that new platform. Chief among those rules is this: Build applications that harness network effects to get better the more people use them. (This is what I've elsewhere called "harnessing collective intelligence.")
I really love this abbreviated definition of Web 2.0. Lately, I've been thinking about how my own patterns of technology use have changed over the past five years and how dependent (addicted?) I've become on the internet. My students are, too, so I think the best thing to do is to find ways to use the internet as a "platform" for learning rather than resisting it (tonk, tonk!) - thinking it through from a critical perspective before implementing, of course!
I like that you highlighted "Don't fight the Internet" because I have a colleague who received a paper from a student that tried to "argue" that "we" should get rid of the internet and focus on keeping out post offices open. The concept of getting rid of the inernet was ridiculous not only because so many people depend on it (can you imagine), but also logistically. You'd have to cut power to the whole world (I asked if the student had ever seen the Terminator series). I do agree though-it's a wonderful platform for thinking and learning.
It's ridiculous to want to fight the internet. We have read a lot of articles in this class published by people who were clearly conflicted during the advent of mainstream internet. It's scary to think that something could come out and completely change the way we do everything. It's important to remember, however, that throughout history, changes like this have occurred. There's no use in fighting it.
Web 2.0 is all about harnessing collective intelligence.
Collective intelligence applications depend on managing, understanding, and responding to massive amounts of user-generated data in real time.
This site references O'reilly a lot, as he's apparently the authority on all things Web 2.0. There are many competing definitions for Web 2.0. Some say it's a set of practices and philosophies that help users have a deep, rich web experience. Others think it's a new collection of technology that increases accessibility for everyone. Still others think it's all hype and it means nothing...
I like the term "usability" as it pertains to writing instruction. Learning to write effectively in one's field is very difficult without the added complication of learning technology as well. The usability of Web 2.0 may prevent further complication or confusion and in fact, assist with the learning process.
I like the way that wiki breaks this idea into several different major headings that can be easily evaluated. The one thing that I always take from wiki pages is the references though. I jumped around in several different places on this way. In particular, connecting back to the original O'reilly "What is Web 2.0" piece (http://oreilly.com/web2/archive/what-is-web-20.html).