Web 2.0: Wikis, Blogs, and Other Rising Technologies – Carolyn Daughtry Krill

Conference for the Office Professional, 4/2909, Notes by Jim Rogers

Web 2.0

• Web 2.0 is a TERM (no sotware). It describes the trned in the way people now use the internet, most notably, collaboration among users. This includes:
  - Social networking: facebook, myspace
  -Wikis
  -Blogs
  -RSS Feeds (pulling information from the web)
  -Online applications: Google Docs, Zoho
  -Start Pages (set-up as your home page): NetVibes, PageFlakes
  -YouTube
  -Many more
• Web 2.0 does NOT refer to an update in technology, only changes in how software developers and end-users use the web
• Characteristics of Web 2.0
  - Use the web software
  - Simple to use
  - Open Source (code and be reused and is free)
  - User generated content (YouTube, Blogs, Wikis)
  - Categorized and Efficient (tagging, cross-linking)
  - Cross-platform compatible (Windows, Mac, Linus, iPhone & mobile devices)

Blogs

• In a sense, an on-line diary with one primary subject focus
• Newest entries are usually posted at the top.
• Viewers can often leave comments to spark conversation
• Check out “Badgers Abroad Blog”
• Can create your own: WordPress.com or Bloggers.com

Wikis

• A collaborative webside where users can make instant changes to the web site files. Pages are created and edits with standard editing.
• Wiki is Hawaiian for “fast.” Creators were inspired by the Hawaiian “Wiki Wiki” bus.
• Great for compiling and collaborating (ideas, documents, lesson plans, meeting agendas, etc.)
• End the E-mail trail. Everyone edits one document and changes are instant
• Communicate and collaborate across distance
• Some useful wiki platforms can be assessed at http://www.wikimatrix.org but http://pbworks.com (free or paid)
• Play around and experiment. It’s OK to edit. That’s what wiki’s are for!
• Encouarge new users to contribute
• Use people’s real names for accounts

Google Documents

• Write and collaborate right in a web browser: documents, spreadsheets, presentations
• https://docs.google.com
• Just need a Google Account

RSS Feeds

• Feeding information from websites

Social Networking

• Connect or stay connected with people in your professional or personal spheres.
• Use linked in.com, Facebook.com, MySpace.com Meetingup.com, Ning.com (create your own social networking site)

Social Bookmarking

Start Pages

• Home pages to start your internet connection
• Make life easier to quickly see the information you want to see.

Video Sharing

• Youtube and others

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