Web 2.0
Web 2.0 can be explained as simply as what is being used from day to day. It is the 2nd generation of web- based communities that enables others to share, to share information, creativity and to collaborate with one another. It is in a sense a “web platform” that makes programming and technology easier.
You may wonder about the usage of the Internet and has it progressed or when did it progress. Or have you wondered when social networking was more accessible. Well the use and upgrade of web 2.0 from web 1.0 is the answer to that. You may have not noticed but the development of the web in general from one to the other is the use of the images and it gives everyone a better direct means to communication. For example, the use of Facebook or Twitter. If it wasn’t for the upgrade of 2.0 who can really say that communicating on the Internet is a cool or convenient way. Everyone that you may know has a Facebook or Twitter account and is able to communicate with co-workers, family and friends.
Even though web 2.0 is great and all it has its downfall. Because it is easy to use and access it also makes it easy for children to search the web and view things they shouldn’t. There has always been a problem with predators on the Internet and parents protecting their children from harm. Some kids even go to the extent of bullying online and the child doesn’t tell anyone because it’s easy to hide. It also allows people to be very anti- social and only focusing on the Internet. Or allowing others to pry into someone else’s life because there is a lack of privacy and security issues.
2.0 also made it easier to use and navigate. The technicality behind the progression of web 2.0 makes others believe that it is easier to use and understand the use of elements in the design such as the color, fonts, text size and the buttons. The basic point is that the customer can find anything on the website. Other things like the navigation, bigger fonts and rounded corners can also help that. When it comes to on-line shopping it became easier to actually shop.
On another note when web 2.0 is the most talked about source to use, colleges and universities have to also merge and enable it into the structure of the schools. The professors have to be aware that this is what students are using to complete assignments every day. For example, at SUNY Buffalo State College there is a program called ANGEL Learning. This enables the teacher and student communication to strengthen. Instructors post assignments, quizzes and even access to email and ask questions.
I agree that web 2.0 can have some downfalls, actually that was somthing I talked about in my article. As far as children being exposed to harsh internet environments, that is somthing parents must be envolved in. If I had young children I would make sure we had frequent conversations about the pros and cons of the internet. Good article, interesting prespective
ReplyDeleteI agree that Web 2.0 is better than 1.0. I defintly prefer 2.0 because of the fact that it is interactive. 2.0 is easier to navigate through as well. I liked how you used the Angel example from Buff State and Angel has helped with teaching as well.
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ReplyDeleteI believe your blog on Web 2.0 was well written and thoughtful. All of your points were clear and structured. You built up a great argument because although you began with what Web 2.0 has to offer, you also mentioned several of the Web 2.0’s downfalls. That is something I talked about in my blog as well, because there is very little privacy and security on the web, many people can find certain things to be offensive. I also liked how you incorporated that because of Web 2.0, Buffalo State College is able to have an Angel Learning site, you made your blog relevant to the Buffalo State College community, so that was a great addition to your piece.
ReplyDeleteI liked this article because it was very fair and well-balanced. It implied that there are some good aspects of Web 2.0 (such as being faster and being used for more interactive learning)but then it also pointed out some fair criticisms of it such as the child issue. However, like a previous commenter suggested, it is the responsibility of adults to control the content of what their young children are seeing.
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