Web+2.0+Tools

Web 2.0 Tools

**Blogs** A blog is short for //Web log. A// blog is a Web page that serves as a publicly accessible personal journal for an individual. Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author. In an educational setting blogs could be used by the teacher or student to provide information in several forms (written, audio, video, or even links to other sites).

A wiki is a site that allows most users to add or edit content on the page from their own computer. An example of a wiki is Wikipedia, where users create the information. In an educational setting wiki's are great for collaboration, especially outside of class.
 * Wikis **

An e-Portfolio is a deliberate collection of pieces of work over time that prove a persons' skills and knowledge. e-Portfolio's can be used to show potential employers or colleges, giving students a technologically savvy way of showing off their accomplishments.
 * e-Portfolios **

Social networks are web based services that allow users to join, share personal information, and connect with other users. There are several social networking sites available for users. Social networking can be used to enhance education by allowing students and teachers to communicate outside the school day, as well as communicate with professionals in a field.
 * Social Networks **

WebQuests are question based assignments that ask students to utilize the internet for research. WebQuests are often used by teachers to give students up to date information on a topic, taking advantage of the vast amount of information available on the internet.
 * WebQuests **

Applets are small programs that can perform tasks such as calculations and animations. The product created can then easily be sent to other users. In the education world, applets can be used by students to demonstrate knowledge or skills and then sent to teachers for grading or another student for peer editing.
 * Applets **

iTunes is a program that can be used to import, play, and download audio. In an educational setting students are able to record their thoughts, save them, and manipulate them into other pieces of work. This can add an entirely new element to a project or presentation.
 * iTunes/Zune **

These are photo sharing and editing websites. The programs allow people far away in distance to remain in contact visually. They also allow people to manipulate each other's photos. Students may use photos from these sites in order to create a visual representation of a concept or enhance their projects.
 * Flickr, Shutterfly, Picasa **

**YouTube** YouTube allows users to upload videos they have created for public or private viewing. This means almost anyone can create a short video for many to view. In an educational setting, students can use YouTube to create videos of experiments or projects they have created. Teachers can record their classes for students who were absent from class.

** GoogleDocs ** GoogleDocs is a service provided by Google that allows users to create, edit, store, and share documents and information across a distance. In an educational setting, GoogleDocs is beneficial when collaborating.


 * **Web 2.0 Tools ** || **How to Videos ** || **Examples ** ||
 * Blogs || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY || www.blogger.com ||
 * Wikis || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NRbbskf3cA || www.wikepedia.org ||
 * ePortfolios || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpl5-rQ9Jto || www.mahara.org ||
 * Social Networks || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QYOoCG_zbA&feature=related || www.facebook.com ||
 * WebQuests || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJnOrKKQ9f8 || @http://www.techtrekers.com/webquests/ ||
 * Applets || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVSNHhCeukw || www.geogebra.com ||
 * iTunes || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXdkPnt4uR8 || www.apple.com/**itunes/** ||
 * flickr || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLEv32NhVpY || www.flickr.com ||
 * YouTube || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O7iUiftbKU || www.youtube.com ||
 * GoogleDocs || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6AzljgxNi4&feature=channel || docs.google.com ||


 * References: **

blog. (n.d.). //Webopedia//. Retrieved from @http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/B/blog.html

Boyd, D. M., & Ellison, N. B. (2007). //Social Network Sites: Definition, History,// //and Scholarship//. Retrieved from @http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol13/issue1/boyd.ellison.html

Definition of an Applet. (n.d.). //Search SOA.com//. Retrieved from @http://searchsoa.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid26_gci211580,00.html

Miers, J. (2005, November 15). //Professional ePortfolios in Education//. Retrieved from http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/ePortfolio.htm

Schrock, K. (n.d.). Definition of a WebQuest. In //Discovery Education//. Retrieved from http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/webquest/sld003.html

Wiki. (n.d.). //TechTerms.com//. Retrieved from @http://www.techterms.com/definition/wiki