WEB 2.0 TRENDS

For professional development and the classroom

© 2009 Ann Bell

Web HistoryWeb 1.0 1991 – 2003 Static Pages Read Only

2004 - Present Dynamic

Pages Read /Write

Web 2.0 Web 3.02010 - FutureIntelligentData-drivenPersonalization (ads, iGoogle)Natural language search

WEB 2.0

20102000 200519951990

Web

1.00

web 3.0

Security & Legal Issues Obtaining Copyright

Permission

Creative Commons (video)Obtain copyright permission site

FindSoundsSearch the Web for Sounds

Music Permissions Royalty Free Music Library of Congress Americ

an Memory

Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

Foundations of the Participatory Web 2.0

1. RSS Feeds2. Cloud Computing3. Open Source

Software4. Tags and Tag

Clouds5. Folksonomy

1. RSS FeedsReally Simple Syndication

Google Reader

Yahoo Reader

Outlook RSS Feeds

Video

2. Cloud ComputingCloud computing refers to delivering capabilities as an online service accessed from a web browser.

•Virtual Office – Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation

•Media production tools

•Large File storage and delivery

•Online applications for webinars and presentations.

Cloud Computing

Plain and Simple (video)

3. Open Source Software

Source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge. 

Linux Operating System http://www.linux.com

•Open Office http://www.openoffice.org/

•Moodle (course management system) http://moodle.org/

Open source code is typically created as a collaborative effort in which programmers improve upon the code and share the changes within the community. 

4. Tags and Tag Clouds

User selected keyword

Tag Cloud – the larger the word the more it appeared in the text

Tag Cloud of President Obama’s Inaugural Speech

5. Folksonomy

Method of collaboratively creating and managing tags to annotate and categorize content.

LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for book lovers.

Connects people on the books they share.

Shelfari.com  allows you to “create a virtual shelf to show off your books, see what your friends are reading .”

Social CatalogingTags in Card Catalog in Danbury, CT Public Library

Social BookmarkingUsers save links to web pages on a bookmarking site.

Usually public, and can be saved privately, shared only with specified people or groups, shared only inside certain networks.

Delicious.comDigg.com

Video

BlogsWeb site with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, etc.Can contain other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. Often allows for an exchange of comments.Includes an RSS feed to send to subscribers’ RSS Reader.

For students need more privacy controls.

www.classblogmeister.com

Social Networks (Professional)Ning.com video

www.classroom20.comhttp://school20.ning.co

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LinkedIn videoUser Groups

ISTEALAOnline EducatorTechnology-Using

Professors

Online Collaboration

United Nations Global Teaching & Learning Project

Lesson plans and project ideas on global issues that classrooms from around the world can work on collaboratively .

Teachers and students can access information they need to learn about global issues and participate in finding solutions to global problems.

Global Education

Online Collaboration

www.pbwiki.com or www.pbworks.com

www.wetpaint.com

www.wikispaces.com

How to use Wikipedia???

Wikis (video)

Online Collaboration

Document

Presentation

Spreadsheet

Form – Used for tests, quizzes, and surveys

Virtual OfficeGoogle Docs http://docs.google.com/

Online Collaboration

Conversations around media.

TelephoneWebcamMicrophoneTyping

VoiceThread http://voicethread.com

Implementing Instructional Technology Innovations

Class Voice Thread

Online Communication

Skype – Webcam/Voice/Chat over the InternetGoogle Talk – Webcam/Voice/ChatEyejot – Video E-mail - ExampleTwitter – 140 character messages

Set up specific lists Set up #hashtags Include hyperlinks Excellent search capabilities

Sharing MediaPhotos

Flickr – http://www.flickr.com Shutterfly – http://shutterfly.com

Videos/Vodcasts YouTube – http://youtube.com TeacherTube –

http://teachertube.com/ iTunes- (for vodcasts) -

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Audio/Podcasts Educational Podcasts Network –

http://www.epnweb.org/ iTunes University –

http://www.applecom/education/mobile-learning

Creating Media

eBooks – Kindle, iPod Touch, iPhone, Nook, Sony Reader

Self-Publishing – http://createspace.com

Wikibooks – http://enwikibooks.org

eBooks & Publishing

Image by Dekuwa used by Creative Commons Permissions

Creating Media

Jinghttp://www.jingproject.com/

Snap a picture of your screen.Record video of onscreen action.Share instantly over the web, IM, email.

Video

Screencast Creator

Image by Ivan WalshUsed by Creative Commons Permission

Displaying MediaAnimoto

http://animoto.com/education

Cinematic Artificial Intelligence

Automatically analyzes the music, photos and video clips that you choose, and orchestrates a custom video.

Leaves teachers and students free to focus on the content and narrative of their videos.

http://animoto.com/education/case_studies#buddy

Creating AnimationGoAnimate

http://goanimate.com/

Enables the creation of unique computer animated stories and learning projects.

Offers simple to advanced features.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTtETTQUJD0

Creating Speaking Avatars

Vokihttp://www.voki.com/

Voki is a free service that allows students to create personalized speaking avatars.

Kid’s Voki (Video)

Geo-Projects MashupsGoogle Maps – Google

Earthhttp://maps.google.com/ and http://earth.google.com/Geotagging to images

Google Lit Trips - Using Google Earth, students discover where in the world the greatest road trip stories took place.Label Goggle Maps locations with photos, videos, and text.Geocaching - Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online.

Further Web 2.0 Resources

http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/innovations/

By Ann Bell

Online Professional Development Course