Web 2.0

Jennifer RobinsonEDUC 7101

Need Research Development Commercialization

In today’s society it is imperative that teachers prepare students to live and work in a technological based community. In order to do so, educators must use technological innovations in the classroom. Web 2.0 is a tool that teachers can use to build collaboration in the classroom while incorporating the latest technological innovations.

Web 2.0 was initially based on the world wide web, which allowed users to retrieve and view information. The creators of Web 2.0 took this concept a step further by working with software developers to develop a platform where people are able to not only retrieve information, but also communicate and collaborate in an online community.

Web 2.0 refers to a change in the way that software developers use the WWW. It allows users to communicate and collaborate online in virtual media rather than simply view a web page.

Web 2.0 is linked with Tom O’Reilly who introduced this technology in the O’Reilly Media Conference in 2004. O’Reilly defines Web 2.0 as a “Web as Platform” where software applications can build on the Web rather than desktop.

The Innovation-Decision Making Process

Knowledge

What is Web 2.0?oreilly.com/web2/archive/what-is-web-20.html

How will the use of Web 2.0 benefit my students?

The Innovation-Decision Making Process

Persuasion

Increases instructor to student collaboration

Increases student to student collaboration

Increases technological awareness

The Innovation Decision Making Process

Decision

Allows students to collaborate in a non-threatening environment.Research has found that many

students are more confident collaborating online than in a face to

face environment.

The Innovation Decision Making ProcessImplementation

Training on the use and application of Web 2.0 in the classroom by the

technology specialist.http://www.audiopress.net/istes-podcast/l-l-podcast-do-

web-20-right-by-daniel

The Innovation Decision Making ProcessConfirmation

Individual student’s response to prompts may be used to assess.

Use student responses to communicate understanding of

standards to parents.

• 1990-2004: Web 1.0, research period for Web 2.0• 1998: Google launched• 2004: Tom O’Reilly introduces Web 2.0 at the

O’Reilly Media Conference• 2005-2010: Development and commercialization of

Web 2.0• 2010-present: research and development of Web 3.0

Innovators and Early Adaptors

Innovators of Web 2.0 include software companies who produce

interactive programs. Early adaptors in the field of education include technology specialist and the classroom

teachers.

LaggardsLaggards in the adoption of Web 2.0 might be

primary school teachers. In many cases, communicating online with students of this age would present challenges. In this case,

the teacher could use Web 2.0 whole group to communicate with other classrooms or to

create virtual experiences. In order to persuade these individuals to adopt the

innovation, compatibility must be shown.

Critical Mass and Change Agents Technology Specialists

New teachersTeachers who are technological

literateStudents

“If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our students of tomorrow”

~John Dewey

Web 2.0 It’s for you! Bridges communication between students

Promotes interaction between students and instructor in a non-threatening environment

Allows students to increase technology skills while meeting and exceeding standards