Web 2.0 refers to newer generations of websites that focus on user-generated content and social interactions. Sites are designed to be simple and improve usability by allowing users to input and share information easily. SlideShare is a site that allows users to host and share PowerPoint presentations. It averages 25 million visitors monthly. While easy to use, information on SlideShare may lack attribution or credibility at times. YouTube is a popular site for watching and sharing originally created videos, but issues around privacy, questionable content, and copyright exist. Digital storytelling uses computer tools to tell stories and can engage learners when used in education. Skype allows for virtual conferencing through webcam and voice chat at low cost but has limitations like

1. Blackboard Blogs Bookmarks Collaboration Conferences Creative Commons Scribd Data Mining Digital Storytelling SlideShare Interface Design Mobile Learning Online Conference Podcasts Presentations RSS Screen Recording Social Networks Software Teaching Online UTube Videoconference VOIP Web Design Webspace Wiki Adult Education Web 2.0

3. Sites focused on user-generated content & social interactions

4. Users can pull and input information

6. SlideShare Positive Aspects: Easy to use No forced registration Privacy settings can be managed Teachers can share lesson plans It’s FREE!

9. Text can be small and hard to readhttp://www.slideshare.net/

10. SlideShare Copy Right & Web 2.0 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/02/18/copyright-for-educators-slideshare-with audio/

14. Wide variety of videos that cover many topics

15. Great forum for expressing creativity

17. Digital Storytelling Practice of using computer-based tools to tell stories Usually contains a mix of computer-based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips and/or music In education, stories used to support learning, explore creativity, engage learners

20. Skype cont. Simple user friendly download application Cost saving on long distance calls Cannot track emergency 911 calls due to bouncing of IP address Some sound distortion from mikes

21. Educational Web 2.0 in ACTION http://www.slideshare.net/markvanharmelen/learning-teaching-and-web-20

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