II.+Teaching+in+Modern+Online+Environments+(Web+2.0)

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=This is the Web 2.0 Zone=

To get you into the zone, here are a few comparisons that lead from 1.0 to 2.0.

 * ====Web 1.0 was about reading, Web 2.0 is about writing====
 * ====Web 1.0 was about companies, Web 2.0 is about communities====
 * ====Web 1.0 was about client-server, Web 2.0 is about peer to peer====
 * ====Web 1.0 was about HTML, Web 2.0 is about XML====
 * ====Web 1.0 was about home pages, Web 2.0 is about blogs====

====The idea of moving toward a more constructivist view of teaching and learning has helped shape modern online instruction. Letting the learner take charge of his or her learning makes the experience more meaningful and insightful.====

====This article titled, __New Times Demand New Ways of Learning__, explains the importance of moving from traditional instructional methods towards a more constructivist approach. Click on the link to learn more. http://www.netc.org/cdrom/plug_in/html/newtimes.htm====

Modern day technology, or more formally Web 2.0, has created wonderful opportunities for online users. Online education has benefited greatly from developments that have occurred.

 * ====This page is going to introduce you to the modern-era of technology and give you many examples of the most popular online tools on the web today.====

====(1) __Blogs__: According to Wikipedia, “A **blog** (an abridgment of the term **web log**) is a [|website], usually maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning //to maintain or add content to a blog.”//====
 * ====Nelson Dordelly has created this wonderful blog about our module. Please use this link to view it. //Teaching in an Online Environment//: http://www.teachinginanonlineenvironment.blogspot.com/====
 * ====This site can give you a more in depth look at blogs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog====
 * ====To view a variety of blogs, click on these links. //Blog Zerk: Crazy About Blogs//: http://blogzerk.com/samples.php, //Blogs Canada//: http://www.blogscanada.ca/,====
 * ====If you would like to try to create your own blog, click here. //Blogger//: https://www.blogger.com/start====

(2) __Wikis__: Wikis, or upgraded webpages, are an essential tool for online education today. Click here for a definition and background knowledge on wikis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki

 * ====A fantastic example of a wiki would be the module you are currently working on! However, there are many other great examples. Please click on the following links to see some more.====
 * ====//Social Justice Movements// http://socialjustice.ccnmtl.columbia.edu/index.php/Main_Page====
 * ====//Use Wiki//: (Imaginary wikis used to help develop business collaboration.) http://www.usewiki.net/sample_wikis/====

====(3) __Screencasts__: Screencasts are quickly becoming very popular in the world of Web 2.0. Screencasts are recorded on video but only contain “shots” or “images” of the information. Wikipedia has a great description screencasts. Please click on this link to view the description.====

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screencast

 * ====To view some samples of screencasts about common software, please use this link. //The Screening Room//: http://weblog.infoworld.com/udell/screenroom/====
 * ====The YouTube video titled //Moonlight’s sample screencast// is a very good example of a screencast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRSO7p0HAIw====

====(4) __Podcasts__: One of the most intriguing tools on the web are podcasts. They do require some accessories and bit more knowledge of a computer and the web. Wikipedia also describes a podcasts. Click on this link to become learn more.====

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast

 * ==== The easiest most familiar way to describe a podcast would be to refer you to //YouTube//. Feel free to browse through the many of thousands of videos. http://www.youtube.com/====