Web 2.0 is the term given to describe a second generation of the World Wide Web that is focused on the ability for people to collaborate and share information online. Web 2.0 basically refers to the transition from static html web pages to a more dynamic web that is more organized and is based on serving Web applications to users. Other improved functionality of web 2.0 includes open communication with an emphasis on Web based communities of users, and more open sharing of information. Over time Web 2.0 has been used more as a marketing term than a computer science based term. Blogs, wikis, and Web services are all seen as components of Web 2.0.
1. AnimotoAnimoto is a web application that produces videos from photos, video clips and music. Animoto analyzes the provided photos, video clips and music to generate a video similar to a trailer. According to the website, the song is analyzed, producing a unique video every time. The site also claims that no two videos are ever the same.
2. GoAnimate
GoAnimate is do it yourself animated video website. Consumers, educators and businesses all need to create videos. It might be for fun, to make a presentation, to illustrate historical scenes, make a demo video, or produce a piece of professional training. The list of use cases is endless. However, producing video can be difficult, time consuming and expensive. And sometimes it still comes out dark and blurry, with muffled sound.
According to the above information, teachers can use animoto and GoAnimate in their instructions for keeping attention their students. They can prepare an animation for information which students feel bored, with them.
3. FlickrFlickr is an image hosting and video hosting website, and web services suite. In addition to being a popular website for users to share and embed personal photographs, and effectively an online community, the service is widely used by photo researchers and by bloggers to host images that they embed in blogs and social media.
Teachers can use this tool for sharing an image which is related to their subjects. And also anyone who wants to add comments under the images, they can do it. Thanks to this tool, their subject can be more understandable for students.
4. GoogleDocs
Google Docs is a freeware web based office suite offered by Google within its Google Drive service. It also was a storage service but has since been replaced by Google Drive. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real time with other users.
5. Edmodo
On Edmodo, teachers are at the center of a powerful network that connects them to students, administrators, and parents. This network surfaces the world’s best resources and tools, providing the building blocks of a high quality education. In Edmodo’s secure environment, teachers and students can collaborate, share content, and use educational apps to augment in-classroom learning. These powerful capabilities enable teachers to personalize learning for every student
Teachers can uploads everything whatever they want for students. And students can also upload everything and update those things. And also these changes can be appearing instantly.
