Web 2.0

What is Web 2.0? There are many opinions and a few definitions but not all agree. No matter what you think about it, there are certainly some exciting new and free web-based tools that you can use in your classroom.

e-Learning 2.0 - how web technologies are shaping education
Are there some tools and strategies here that you could use?

Web 2.0: A New Wave of Teaching and Learning?
Bryan Alexander
This article examines the pros and cons of Web 2.0 and how it can be used in education.

Back to School with the Class of Web 2.0 - Part 1
Back to School with the Class of Web 2.0 - Part 2
Back to School with the Class of Web 2.0 - Part 3
Thanks to Brett Mohr for this great article!

Next Step

Now that you have explored some useful information about Web 2.0, start exploring these mostly free, web-based tools.

Web 2.0 Directory
Be sure to set the timer before getting started in exploring this site! Although most of these tools will not be appealing or useful to you, if you keep looking, you are bound to find a jewel.

Web 2.0 Teaching Tools
Explore this interesting list of intriguing tools. Can you find at least four (4) that would be useful to you next year in your classroom?