An Introduction to Web 2.0
February 8th, 2007
Title: What Is Web 2.0?
with Andi Gutmans , Co-Founder of Zend
This is a quick technical introduction. For most, I don’t think that it’s necessary that you understand everything that Andi says, but it provides a good framework on which we can continue to scaffold as we learn more about Web 2.0. (Be sure you watch BOTH of the videos on this page.)
Title: Understanding Web 2.o
By: U Tech Tips
Having watched What is Web 2.0? above will help you draw many more connections in the content of this short video. It provides a brief history of the term and helps distinguish between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 technologies by providing popular examples of each.
September 5th, 2007 at 12:12 am
I’m really glad I watched these videos because I’ve heard the phrase, “Web 2.0″ and I’ve used a lot of the technologies and websites mentioned, but I never connected them. But now that I think about it, I do see a difference between the internet of 5 years ago and the internet of today. Instead of just reading websites, I now participate in websites.
September 5th, 2007 at 4:52 am
These videos were very informative, and in all honesty, my first time watching anything on YouTube. I had never heard the term Web2.0, but will pay attention to it from now on. I’ve read blogs, and even kept one for a short time. I have a MySpace page, and have heard of Flickr. I have been active in Web2.0 without knowing it.
September 5th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
I, too, felt that the videos were informative. I think that many times I have felt almost too busy to learn about such things as Web 2.0, etc. These mini-lessons are informative and helpful for someone like me who does not know a whole lot about them. It is obvious that technology is always changing because none of this even existed when I was in school just a few years ago. Now, I am teaching it to my high school students.
September 5th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Was a little surprised that they didn’t mention Wikipedia in the Web 2.0 video. Still very informative.
September 6th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
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April 10th, 2008 at 10:26 am
This video helped me to determine what is considered Web 2.0. I have heard the term, but wasn’t exactly sure what is considered to be Web 2.0.
April 15th, 2008 at 11:18 am
This is very exciting to me. I have not kept up with the most recent technology and am planning on returning to the classroom soon. I am gaining lots of new information and gathering ideas.
April 17th, 2008 at 11:50 am
The videos were definitely helpful in my understanding of all that Web 2.0 encompasses. I did find some of the lingo complicating. I must admit though, I do not use the computer much outside of school or work, so my knowledge of the computer doesn’t go far outside the use of Word, Excel, Access, or Power Point. I am not really into My Space, blogs, etc. I do however tend use search engines like crazy…
April 20th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
I find it very interesting to make the distinctions between web 1.0 and web 2.0. I think the advancements made on the internet have made it so much more valuable in the realm of education, advertising, and social networking! It will be very interesting to see what happens next…
June 26th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I found the video very helpful because it defined important key terms related to Web 2.0. I find it helpful to learn that there are more applications today that enable computer users to interact more directly with other people through online social networking. This is an important tool in particular for those of us teaching other languages. It seems we are always looking for opportunities for our students to use the language for enrichment and entertainment. Web 2.0 applications provide a wide range of opportunities for teachers and students to exchange ideas with others around the world.
June 26th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Thank you for posting this video. It cleared up some confusion that I had about Web 2.0. I was thinking that it had something to do with sites like Flickr but I thought it was a type of software or application used to run those types of sites. It’s funny. I use web 2.0 daily. The web has definitely changed and I love where it is headed. I am a firm believer in information sharing and collaboration.
June 26th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Wow! I am impressed! I was not aware of all the technology available. Some of the terms and acronyms were new to me so I’ve got to catch up with the real world. However, I did focus on the differences of the Internet and Web 2.0. Web 2.0 does seem more exciting and dynamic.
July 16th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
I enjoyed learning about the origin of the phrase Web 2.0 and had not known that it was coined in 2004. I also appreciated the comparison of what is considered Web 2.0 and Web 1.0.I learned some terminology I had not heard before, such as AJAX and RIA.
July 17th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
The two videos provided me with more clarification on what Web 2.0 is about. The first video was a bit fast, the second was more informative. I can’t wait to start experimenting with all the applications.
July 30th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Both videos presented terms that we have all heard, but may not understand completely. I preferred the second video. The first video mentioned many “buzz words” but did so without explaining them. The second video helped clarify many terms I heard but didn’t understand.
August 1st, 2008 at 9:53 am
Web 1.0 seems to be more of as one-way Internet - you send something to website and they send it back. Web 2.0 is much more exciting and interactive. You send something to a website and it is suddenly available to everyone and be used and manipulated by more people. It’s all pretty amazing.
I agree with alysha0. The first video made too many assumptions with regards to vocabulary and Internet services…chris kee
August 1st, 2008 at 11:08 am
I enjoyed learning the difference between 1.0 and 2.0. It’s exciting that the Internet is becoming increasingly more interactive and not just a source of facts. People are sharing ideas, pictures, etc with others for mutual benefit. This opens up a lot of different ways for students to disseminate knowledge and become more involved with their peers.