Web 2.0 Activity -

The term "Web 2.0" is most commonly associated with free web sites centered around information sharing, collaboration, and user-centered design. These sites are becoming increasingly popular among young people and also pose a serious threat to their safety. In order to help protect your students, it is necessary to have an understanding of the sites they visit which may pose the biggest threat to their personal safety. Please view the short video below for an overview of the wonderful world of Web 2.0.



Please place your name next to one of the Web 2.0 tools below. Your task is to research that tool and report back to the class on your findings. Be sure to include a description of how students are using this site, how to sign-up, and any potential dangers you may see for young people. You may also wish to include ideas on how teachers could use your Web 2.0 tool in the classroom.


Your Name
Web 2.0 Tool
Web 2.0 Tool Overview
Brief Summary of Tool

Blogspot
(Insert document here)


Club Penguin



eCrush



Facebook



Flickr



Flixter



Friendster



Hi5



Imeem



Last.fm



LinkedIn



MySpace



Ning



Orkut



Second Life



Skype



Slideshare



Tagged



Twitter



Wikipedia



Xanga



YouTube