This document discusses various web-based tools that can be used for learning, including blogs, wikis, social networks, synchronous communication tools, media sharing sites, and sites for finding online tutorials. It provides recommendations for classroom uses and examples of specific sites for each tool type, such as Edublogs for blogging and Skype for synchronous communication. The document encourages embracing these technologies to empower students and help them learn through collaboration and communication online.

1. Web-Based Learning: Embrace Technology, Empower Yourself! Staci Trekles Milligan Clinical Assistant Professor Instructional Technology Purdue University Calumet [email_address]

2. Session Objectives

4. So What is “Web 2.0” Anyhow?

5. The Online Advantage

6. Issues of Safety on the Web

7. Communicating with the Web

13. Learning from the Web

14. Learning from the Web

15. Finding Web Learning Opportunities

20. Resources and References

21. Thank you!