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Overview/Definition of Web 2.0
The web has become so much more functional and user friendly. Web 2.0 has brought more challenges and conveniences to everyday use. Documents can be shared with colleagues and students, and these documents can be edited, reposted and commented about. There are social networks that can also be used by colleagues and students to collaborate on projects. Many schools and businesses are taking advantage of the tools that Web 2.0 can provide. Teachers and students are encouraged to take advantage of the tools that Web 2.0 can provide to enhance learning.
 * Case Description**

The paper describes the uses of many tools that Web. 2.0 can provide. Web 2.0 provides access to blogs, podcast, social networking, wikis, social bookmarking, voice threads, and all the information you could want and need. Students can create blogs and wikis about their class events and projects they are working on.
 * Web 2.0 Tools Used**

These tools were used to foster learning in class. Some teachers set up lesson plans and activities so their students would be aware of what was happening in the class that day. Some teachers set up activities such as spelling practice for children when they had extra time. School projects were posted for the parents and community to view.
 * Context: When, Where, Who, Why**

In each website, the objective was for the student to be informed as to what affected the student, school, and the class. The information provided the students with the key objectives.
 * Subject and learning objectives**


 * How web 2.0 tools were used**

At Cooke Elementary School, they used podcast and voice threads to show what the student had learned. With wiki they learned to share information with other students and fostered home and school communication. Mr. C’s class has a blog where the daily objectives and activities were placed so the student and parents would be aware of what was going on in the class daily.


 * Key findings**

Web 2.0 is very interactive that provides ways for users to be able to connect and collaborate with other people. It is evident that the success of students and educators is important based on the toolkit provided by Web 2.0.


 * Other Critical Information**

There are some advantages and disadvantages to schools with technology. Some schools do not provide access to certain sites, so the student may be missing a chance to learn. It is critical that students learn about web safety. They need to be informed on what is safe to share on what information should be kept private. Some type of safety program should be in your school.


 * Case Evaluation**

There was lots of good information about the Web 2.0 tools. There were excellent examples, and some great resources were provided. The Cooke Elementary School site is enjoyable, as is the provided learning game example. The paper was a little long and a few more examples of tools would be helpful.

Bibliography

[|http://www.vstereg.org/vste/ee/documents/Web20Advocacy.pdf] [|Cooke] ES Weblog: __[|http://blogs.vbschools.com/BroadcastCooke/]__  [|Cooke] ES Wiki: __http://cookekids.wikispaces.com/__  __ http://regionsofva.wikispaces.com/ __ __ [|www.epals.com] __,  __ [|ttp://mrcsclassblog.blogspot.com] __