Amy+Alicia+Chelsea

1) A one-sentence definition (understanding/perspectives/beliefs/opinions are also fine) on Web 2.0 by each group member (What do YOU think Web 2.0 is?).

Amy- I think that Web 2.0 is a site where people can interact with one another and help each other learn.

Chelsea- I think that Web 2.0 is an excellent site for people and especially teachers to use. It helps people to learn and is a beneficial way for information to be shown.

Alicia - I think web 2.0 is a website that allows for sharing and interaction between all users. It helps with sharing and learning new information.

2) One superb example of educational uses of these new tools on Web 2.0 in K-12 setting. You will work as a team, search internet, find and view a lot of class wikis created by others for their elementary and middles school classes, and then choose one that your group think is the best. You need to identify the content area (social studies, science, math, language arts...) and the grade level of the wiki you find. You also need to include a short paragraph describing why your group thinks this is a "superb" example.

One example of a Web 2.0 wiki for elementary school is the website, http://meyergt.pbworks.com/Habitats. This is a science activity for first grade. This is a superb example for many reasons. It describes what exactly a habitat is in a clear and coherent manor that is appropriate for first grade students. This website explains the various materials that a habitat can be made out of. Also, this website involves the students working together in groups. Students will then work together and research an animal habitat of their choice. Students have the freedom to choose to research and gather information about any animal of their choice. We believe that this is a great class wiki that would be very beneficial for students in first grade.

3) http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2006/07/07/what-is-a-wiki.html http://www.scienceofspectroscopy.info/edit/index.php?title=Using_wiki_in_education http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites079.shtml

4) A presentation to the class on what you have accomplished, and how you accomplished it.