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What is Web 2.0?
A simple definition of Web 2.0 is the
“Read/Write Web.” Originally, the Internet was a place to locate
information - mainly a "Read Only Web." As the Internet slowly changed,
web sites were developed that let people "write," collaborate, and share information, such as Wikipedia and Facebook.
Web 2.0 Teaching Tools
Motivate and Engage Students
Many great free online Web 2.0 teaching tools are available for teachers - if you know where to find them!
Web 2.0 Tools for Educators
Social media provides a variety of tools, commonly referred to as Web 2.0, that educators can use to engage students and enhance essential skills (communication, collaboration, creativity, media literacy, technological proficiency, global awareness. Other tools can be leveraged to become more efficient and effective at what we do in education.