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: **

**#1) Free (also look for free educator upgrades; if not apparent on website, ask!)**

**#2) Easy to learn and use**

**#3) Collaborative and easily shared/published**


 * --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. **

--Video clip from Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education expert and recipient of the RSA Benjamin Franklin award. **"The Importance of Divergent Thinking & Collaboration"**
 * "Changing Education Paradigms" **


 * Splicd.com Ken Robinson **

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 **