You've heard of Web 2.0. You may think you even know what it is. But have you experienced it? Chances are, yes you have. It's all around you whenever you start up your computer- or your cellphone! Since 2006, Web 2.0 has caught on like a wildfire and is now everywhere you go.
Thing One is about learning what Web 2.0 really consists of. And asking yourself not what can it do for you, but what can you do for it?
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Web 2.0 gurus Tim O'Reilly and John Battelle contemplate what it is and how it's changed in this paper that was presented at the 2009 Summit conference. It's long, but interesting reading about the nature of the web and how it's changing daily. To picque your interest in the topic, first check out the questions under "Ponder" below.
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Ponder
Consider the following questions as you read the paper and watch the video above. If you want to make notes, they may help you when you are ready to progress to Thing 2!
*Who coined the phrase Web 2.0?
*When did it begin to morph from the Web into Web 2.0?
*What makes it different?
*What changes have we seen in the past 5 years that are changing Web 2.0?
*What Web 2.0 sites are specifically mentioned?
*Which ones have you used before?
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