Brief presentation explaining Web 2.0

2. What Are Web Applications?
 Allow you to perform tasks or create
objects without software.
 Often known as “Web 2.0” applications.
 Often have an element of social
interaction.
 Accessible from anywhere.
 Usually FREE!

3. Risks
 Applications go up and down.
 Applications get bought out.
 Web applications sometimes allow
students to interact with other people
online. Most tools have privacy settings
to keep minors safe.
 Students’ privacy should
be considered. Some tools
can be completely private,
but others not.

4. Risks
 Applications may create thing
that can’t leave the confines of the
particular web site (e.g./ can’t be
downloaded to a disc/dvd/etc…)
 Students with computers at home may
get to spend more time on projects than
students without since
it’s easily accessible.

5. A Note On Blocking
 Some Web 2.0 sites may be blocked at
your school… you can sometimes get
around this.
 Submit a request
to your technology
department.
 Provide a pedagogical
justification for the site to be
unblocked at your school during
a certain period of time.
 Describe how you will keep students safe.