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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 ||


 * Why use Web 2.0 tools in the classroom? **

Points to Consider:
 * Educate for a future that is rapidly changing;


 * Engage students and enable them to become problem-solvers;


 * Foster a collaborative learning environment that empowers students to think creatively, communicate effectively, and express their learning in a variety of ways.