Christine Moore Diffusion and Integration of Technology Educ 8841 Walden University Dr. Carol Watson

What is Web 2.0? Web 2.0 refers to the tools available on the Web that focus on allowing individuals to collaborate and share online. It is also called the “Read-Write Web” (Oliver, 2010; Rosen & Nelson, 2008).

Benefits of Web 2.0 in Education Increased collaboration Improved thinking skills Engaged learners Free sources Availability Ease of use Variety of tools Shared learning

Identified Need Barriers to use of Web 2.0 – Students in the lower socio-economic range have limited access outside of school – Teacher training in the use and integration of web 2.0 tools Teachers’ time and interest Change in pedagogy

Research There is debate over the first use of the term “Web 2.0” The meaning of the term “Web 2.0” has changed since it was first used. First developers is unclear, primarily businesses began using these types of tools for productivity purposes Web 2.0 seems to have simply evolved over time

Development It is unclear who first developed Web 2.0 The current definition of Web 2.0 – A platform for learning – Interactive, collaborative Allows individuals to work together online using a variety of tools to create

Commercialization Production varies – tools available online from many sources Marketing: Primarily word of mouth, searching the Internet, online ads, and websites providing a collection of links Many Web 2.0 tools are free, therefore costs are widely varied

From Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 Web 1.0 consisted of few content creators and a majority of content users (Cormode & Krishnamurthy, 2008). Web 1.0 also called the “Read Web” (Rosen & Nelson, 2008). Web 1.0 became popular in the 90s and allowed for information presentation Web 1.0 saw search engines that made it easier to find information

And it all changed…. Web 2.0, also called “Read-Write Web” (Oliver, 2010; Rosen & Nelson, 2008) Allows for information presentation AND participation in the creation of information Uses Internet-based software programs; advanced knowledge not required Weblogs (blogs), wikis, social bookmarking Web 2.0 allows people to collaborate in learning and creating knowledge

Continuum of Web 1.0 to Web 2.0

Three Features Web 2.0 tools have three basic features that are helpful in sharing: – User-initiated publishing – Social-sharing options with privacy controls – Social-networking options

S-Curve

Basic Timeline of Web 1960s: creation of digitized information; databases containing encyclopedias 1970s: emergence of journals dedicated to programming "Online"; several systems operational in Europe; most "in house"; then spreading to Japan and North America, including the NASA and ERIC databases several systems operational in Europe; most "in house"; then spreading to Japan and North America, including the NASA and ERIC databases

Basic Timeline of Web, cont. 1980s: commercial factors began to influence development; development of the URL development of the URL 1990s: first website goes online in Geneva, Switzerland; Emergence of journals dedicated to programming "Online" Emergence of journals dedicated to programming "Online" beginning of systems, social networking

Basic Timeline of Web, cont. 2000s: term web 2.0 coined, interactive programming available; wikis and other collaborative web-based programming available 2010s: "Cloud" computing, more variety in collaboration on the web, beginnings of the discussion/development of web 3.0 and 4.0

Adopting Web 2.0 Point out positive aspects of Web 2.0 tools – Compatibility Easily adapted to individual needs/preferences User-Friendly Accessible on the Internet from a variety of interfaces (computer, laptop, cell phones, etc) Meets needs to teach technological standards within the state educational standards (TEKS)

Adopting Web 2.0 Point out positive aspects of Web 2.0 (cont) – Trialability Opportunities to work with web-based programs with no commitment or cost prior to adoption Try only the ones that could be compatible – don’t have to try them all

Adopting Web 2.0 Point out positive aspects of Web 2.0 (cont) – Observability During trial phase, teachers can see the results of Web 2.0 tools use in the classroom Students will respond to teachers’ inquiries of what they like/dislike Opportunities to communicate with colleagues about various aspects and what is working/not working

Steps to Encouraging Adoption Select 2 or 3 Web 2.0 tools for the teachers to try (such as Moodle, Wiki, Edmodo) Present the selected tools to teachers who are opinion leaders in small groups Provide a forum for discussion and collaboration Allow time for the chosen teachers to try the tools

Next Steps Have the participating teachers (opinion leaders) share their experiences with colleagues in small groups Provide information for the collaboration forum Provide support from the initial teachers to the ones who are trying the tools next Provide opportunities for teachers to meet to discuss the tools