Web 2.0

Web 2.0 applications run in your browser with no need to install any software. That makes these applications great for use with mini-laptops. And many of these applications are absolutely free.

Here are some categories of Web 2.0 applications, information on how they fit in the classroom, and some examples you can explore:

Document sharing
Wikis
Blogs
Social networks
More

For more information on web 2.0 applications, visit our Web 2.0 wiki. It has everything you need to explore this in more details.

Document sharing

Document sharing is a way to create, share, and collaborate on word processor documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. One example of document sharing software is Google Docs.

Document sharing can be used for:

Any word processor document, spreadsheet, or presentation
Student writing (individual or collaborative)
Grading student work
Collaborative writing
Grants
Budgets
Meeting notes

Wikis

Wikis are groups of web pages that are easy for anyone to edit. An example of wiki software is Wikispaces or MediaWiki.

Wikis can be used for:

Blogs

Blogs are online journals, generally authored by one person and published in installments over time in reverse chronological order. An example of blogging software is WordPress.

Blogs can be used for:

Your own professional development
Libraries
Parent/community communications
Personal or professional journals
Virtual posting areas
Book discussions
Online courses
Photo or voice blogs

Social networks

Social networks are online communities of people with common interests. One great social network to explore is Classroom 2.0, a group of educators interested in integrating technology into the classroom.

Social networks can be used for:

Professional learning communities
Organizing and keeping up with a group of people
Writing communities

There are many more Web 2.0 applications to learn about. Here are a few of our favorites.

Web 2.0

Document sharing

Wikis

Blogs

Social networks

More