Web2.0 is a term created
to discuss the most recent direction that the Internet is taking.
In Web1.0, if you wish to call it that, Internet users would open
a webpage and see static information. There was no interaction other
than clicking and linking to another webpage. Solificated sites could
ask for information from you and maybe sell you something.
There's nothing magical or mysterical
about Web2.0. Many of us have been using websites that may qualify
as Web2.0 when we shop online and bank online. Education and technology
have also taken advantage of the interactive website. One can work
on a website almost as if it were a program on your computer.
In exploring the sites related to "go2web20"
and other intereactive sites, you will discover that many, maybe most,
are free, but many would like you to register as a user. This may
generate more email for the user so I'd procede with cautious registereing
on too many sites. Each registration will require a password so either
be consistent or carefully write down each one.
The goal
of this assignment is to give each of us experiences using Web2.0.
Go to go2web20.net and adventure
through the site. Specifically, near the top of the page "Select
Tag." It's like choosing a key word. Choose a keyword of your
interest. When the new page comes up, scan through the different icons
and choose one that you wish to explore. Click on your choice and
click again on your choice when it shows up near the bottom of your
screen. Try out the website.
After your
adventure through the website, write a brief review in Word and attach
the Word document to an email to be sent to the instructor. Consider
some of the following questions.
Did the functions of the website meet your expectations?
What was the purpose of this website?
How would you use this website in teaching?
What worked well in this website?
What worked poorly or didn't work at all?
Who is the intented audience of this website? Adults? Teachers?
Students? What grade?
Repeat the above
process with two more websites. You might want to consider selecting
a tag called Websites. It will bring an intreesting dynamic to our
website assignment this next week.
This is due by February 26.
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