OVERVIEW-WHY+WEB+2.0?


 * TEACHING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS: WHY WEB 2.0? **

Web 2.0 is a term that describes interactive websites and web-based tools which allow users to create and share information, opinions, comments, ideas, links, ratings, bookmarks, reviews, pictures, videos, and more.
 * Web 2.0--What is it? **

__Here's another way to look at it:__
 * Web 1.0 = me || Web 2.0 = me + you ||
 * Web 1.0 = read || Web 2.0 = read + write ||
 * Web 1.0 = find || Web 2.0 = create + share ||
 * Web 1.0 = connecting ideas || Web 2.0 = connecting ideas + connecting people ||
 * Web 1.0 = computer HD file storage || Web 2.0 = web-based storage ||
 * Web 1.0 = individual (proprietary) accessibility || Web 2.0 = open/shared (public) accessibility ||


 * --3 Main Attributes of Web 2.0 Tools: [[image:easy-button.jpg width="59" height="53"]] **
 * 1) 1) Free (also look for free educator upgrades; if not apparent on website, ask!)
 * 2) 2) Easy to learn and use
 * 3) 3) Collaborative and easily shared/published


 * --Why use web 2.0 tools in the classroom? **
 * 1) 1) Student accountability


 * 1) 2) Student engagement & motivation
 * 2) 3) Increased opportunity for student-student & teacher-student collaboration
 * 3) 4) Increased opportunity to share student work with parents, community and school administration

           **WEB 2.0 supports 21st century learning** __**What does a 21st century learner look like today?**__ (From Teacher Tube: "A Vision of K-12 Students Today")

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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">(From You Tube: "A Vision of K-12 Students Today") @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8

a. Create an account; b. Populate the account (add your content to the tool); c. Publish your content within the tool. d. Share your content on a website, via email, YouTube, etc.
 * --Basic Steps to Get Started with Any Web 2.0 Tool **