Web+2.0

= Web 2.0 = toc



The term "[|Web 2.0] " refers to a perceived second generation of web development and design, that aims to facilitate communication, secure information sharing, interoperability, and collaboration on the World Wide Web. Web 2.0 concepts have led to the development and evolution of web-based communities, hosted services, and applications; such as social-networking sites, video-sharing sites, wikis, blogs, and folksonomies... from wikipedia.

Copyright Resources
The world of Web 2.0 presents many new copyright challenges for educators, students, and the general public. In this world of sharing, collaborating, and repurposing information, it is essential that educators model responsible use of intellectual property. Check out these resources for modeling and integrating the responsible and appropriate use of images, sound files, text, and more.

Wiki Resources
A wiki is an online web space that can be edited and posted instantaneously. Contributors of the wiki community can share information, edit existing information, and embed all sorts of media. This internet tool allows easy file sharing, discussions, and collaboration. Wikipedia started the wiki revolution, and this new online space has changed how people share information. Check out some free wiki tools and some of the best educational wikis on the World Wide Web.

Blog Resources
Blog! Blog! Blog! Finally our words have an audience! Blogs can be used as an online journal, a space to rant, and it often has a theme focus. New blogs are popping up on the WWW all over the place every second! Look at the blog resources to see the free tools available, as well as some interesting blogs already in the ethersphere that inspire and make you think.

Our Favorite Web 2.0 Tools
This page is a collaborative work in progress. Some favorite tools have already been posted, and you are invited to add other ones that you enjoy using.