1. Introduction to Social Networking, Collaboration, and Web 2.0 Tools Lara Lomicka & Gillian Lord Presented By: Annie Graebner 12 April 2010

2. Web 2.0 What is it?  New ways to use the internet – “enhance creativity, communications, secure information sharing, collaboration and functionality”  Represents “changes in the ways software developers and end-users utilize the Web”  “An attitude, not a technology” (O'Reilly, 2005)  Social interaction – changing the Web

3. Web 2.0 (2.0) What is it? (cnt'd)  Examples from Web 2.0: blogs, wikis, podcasts, tagging  Stresses open applications and services  Not “new” – components have existed for years  Attitude, rather than technology  But still, no real agreement on exact meaning

4. “[E]ven though technological tools may be widespread and accepted, that does not necessarily mean they are effective or valuable in educational contexts.” (p. 9) Can you think of an example of this? What are some challenges associated with this concept, and how can teachers deal with them?

5. Language Learning & Teaching with Web 2.0 Solid base of research needed Different stages of research for new technologies:  Pilot studies, potential benefits/drawbacks, anecdotal accounts, student perspectives Principal dimensions of learner experience:  “collaboration, publication (both social), literacy, and inquiry (cognitive)” Use of Web 2.0 requires assessment changes as well

6. What problems exist with traditional classroom methods of language teaching, and how can Web 2.0 tools help solve them? What problems might Web 2.0 tools create in this context?

7. Thanks!