Technological Challenges Posed By Web 2.0 discusses how Web 2.0 has changed the rules for e-learning by providing new technical capabilities and shifting user behaviors and expectations. It argues that academic and educational institutions need to fund development differently, deploy services differently, and revisit their relevance in light of these changes. Specifically, it suggests that global social networks will become more important, that embracing constraints can provide useful services quickly, and that outsourcing infrastructure can deliver cost savings and richer functionality.
Web 2.0 describes second-generation websites that enable user-generated content and information sharing through features like social media, blogs, and user uploads. It allows for dynamic and collaborative interactions between users on the World Wide Web. Some key benefits include more social and user-generated content online, while disadvantages include websites having difficulties handling large volumes of traffic, data, and security checks that can slow performance.
This document discusses issues related to the use of eLearning and social media tools in vocational education. It notes a disconnect between how technology is used outside of education versus inside. Barriers like institutional firewalls and policies prevent educators from modeling latest tech uses and conducting good practices. Possible solutions include separating education networks, giving workgroups admin rights over parts of servers, and designating staff for support.
Presentation (Blogs, Wikis and more: Web 2.0 demystified for learning and teaching professionals) given by Marieke Guy, UKOLN at Eastern RSC event: on Wednesday 25th February from 11:00 - 12:00 .
Social networking connects people through online networks, while socio-semantic networking connects people through shared terminology and classifications of information. Some examples of social networking sites are Delicious and Scuttle, while socio-semantic sites include Teachershare and Delicious which allow users to tag and classify shared bookmarks and resources. These types of online networks may be useful in education by allowing teachers and students to collectively develop knowledge structures through shared tagging of information.
This document summarizes a presentation about using Elluminate Live, an online conferencing software, to run virtual events. It discusses the key features of Elluminate Live like video conferencing, whiteboarding, and polling. It provides examples of how Elluminate Live has been used at the University of Bath, like for online open days. The document also outlines best practices for moderators and participants. Finally, it briefly introduces some alternative online conferencing tools.
Presentation for WOW AzTEA Conference by Peggy George and Ann Lumm. Slideshow created originally by April Chamberlain, Darren Kuropatwa, Shawn Nutting, Sheryl Nussbuam-Beach, and Wesley Fryer--"Lessons Learned from K-12 Online 2006" and modified slightly for our hands-on workshop. April 28, 2007.