Educational Technology

Exploring Web 2.0:
Second Generation Interactive Tools

by Ann Bell

Released - February 2009

Exploring Web 2.0: Second Generation Interactive Tools - Blogs, Podcasts, Wikis, Networking, Virtual Worlds, and More

In recent months exciting changes began happening on the World Wide Web. More services and features were becoming available, but most Internet users were unaware of this new potential until the "Net Generation" began embracing these new Web-based tools. Within months, the business community, educators, and casual Internet users found these tools invaluable to communication, collaboration, and research.