What is Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 loosely refers to a growing range of web-based tools that allow you to not only gather information from the internet, but to interact with it, organize it, and even contribute to it. Examples include blogging, podcasting, wikis, social bookmarking, photosharing, online calendars, word processors and the like. This kind of collaboration opens doors for students and teachers, effectively breaking down the walls of our classrooms.
Explore the sections below to discover the power of Web 2.0 for teaching and learning.

Blogging in Education

Learn how and why blogging is an amazing educational tool

Podcasting in Education

Learn how teachers are using podcasts with their students

Wikis in Education

A wiki is a collaboratively written web page that you – and others you invite – can create and edit from right within your web browser. Learn more at learntowiki.wikispaces.com

Other wikis related to this site, including:

• Haugen's Tech Tips Wiki – devoted to inviting your input on my web site
• Edison Animators – web site for our student stop-motion animation program (a protected wiki that allows non-members to view but not edit the content)
• Edison Student Publishers – support pages for our afterschool publishing program, this wiki is intended to help students come up with ideas and strategies for creating materials for our school paper.

In addition, check out:

• Wikispaces – free, ad-free wikis for teachers
• Eduwikis – a collaborative educational resource for and by teachers

Social Bookmarking in Education

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Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers

Come explore some of the best tools the web has to offer for educators who wish to maximize their use of technology for teaching, organizing and professional development.

Web 2.0 Resources for Teachers