The Learning Benefits of Web 2.0 in Schools

Web 2.0 tools present the opportunity for learners to collaborate and to have access to educational resources outside of their school. Web 2.0 tools are any of the following web tools such as Podcast, Blogs, RSS feeders, Social Networking or Wikis. “Web 2.0 tools focuses on knowledge sharing and creation.” (Huang, last modified 2007) Huang says, “Teachers can use Web 2.0 tools like blogs as an optional channel for communicating and inquiring subsequent to the classroom.” (Huang, last modified 2007) Huang suggests that “teachers can record teaching experiences and communicate, negotiate with either students and teachers, and share ideas, knowledge and increase social interaction” through the use of blogs. (Huang, last modified 2007)

Web 2.0 tools and applications are creating new ways for students to acquire knowledge in the 21st century. Web 2.0 tools are creating opportunities for rural city schools and inner city schools lto collaborate and gain up to date instructional information either locally, nationally or internationally.

Works Citied:

Huang, S.-Y. (last modified 2007, December 17). Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies/Web 2.0 Tools. Retrieved April 16, 2008, from Wikibooks: the open-content textbook collection: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Web_2.0_and_Emerging_Learning_Technologies/Web_2.0_Tools


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