Thing #7 - Web 2.0

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Just when you thought web 1.0 was getting kind of tired...along comes Web 2.0!

Actually, Web 2.0 has been with us for a few years now. While you don't need to become an expert on web history, knowing the current philosophy behind web tools will help you gather and use information more efficiently. Read this Time magazine article to get a sense of the spirit of Web 2.0.

Now review this Squidoo lens on Web 2.0 and pick an article to read from the list.

Next, answer the following questions and post them to your blog (At least 50 words per answer):

1. Name 2 key characteristics of Web 2.0, and how these developments impact information seeking.

2. Name two web sites you commonly use (not MySpace) and explain why (or why not) they can be classified as Web 2.0.

Due Wed, January 31st by 9pm.