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Web 2.0 in the Classroom

Web 2.0 in the Classroom
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Author(s): Ron Lombard (Chatham University, USA)and Stella C. Porto (University of Maryland, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 27
Source title: Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and Experiences
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Junko Yamamoto (Slippery Rock University, USA), Joanne Leight (Slippery Rock University, USA), Sally Winterton (West Chester University, USA)and Christian Penny (West Chester University of Pennsylvania, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-899-9.ch013

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Abstract

The suitability of Web 2.0 technologies for learning has been widely discussed in the literature. The Web 2.0 term refers to what is understood as a change to a second version or generation of the web, with a distinct model for application development and design. This new model is based on enhanced communication and collaboration tools and services, information sharing, and interoperability. This trend has enabled the creation and development web-based communities, web-hosted services, and a diverse set of web applications. Some of the most known examples include social-networking sites, video-sharing sites, wikis, and blogs. This chapter reviews some of the major web 2.0-based tools and provides examples of their use in an educational setting. The goal of the chapter to expose readers to such tools, describe and exemplify their potential use in the classroom. We introduce Web 2.0 fundamental concepts, discuss its importance for educators, and suggest means for effective integration into the classroom. Readers in the field of education will find information and tools that can be applied in classrooms at the elementary school level to graduate- level classes. The chapter includes major challenges and key issues in the use of web 2.0 tools for learning, and serve as preview of the current trends in this environment.

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