What is Web 2.0?

By now, most people will have heard the term 'Web 2.0', some with a greater understanding of what it stands for than others. For those still drowning in a sea of buzzwords, this is the place to find out all about the terminology surrounding some of the most exciting advances in Internet history since the dot.com bubble.

At the heart of all Web 2.0 tools lies the word collaboration. What differentiates Web 2.0 tools is that they encourage participation from the user as opposed to the user just gathering information from them. You will see from the articles linked to below - about some of the most popular Web 2.0 tools - how people are encouraged to create their own content, collaborate with others and share the work they have created.

To find out more about what's going on with Web 2.0 tools in education, and to let us know about your experiences of Web 2.0 in education too, visit our Web 2.0 blog pages

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