The 21st Century Classroom: Web 2.0
University libraries are reorganizing their learning communities to prepare students for the 21st Century. Web 2.0 software promotes
the transition to collaborative digital learning communities.
3. What is Web 2.0
A. Dictionary.com definition of Web 2.0
Main Entry:
web 2.0
Part of Speech:
n
Definition:
the second generation of the World Wide Web in which content is user-generated and dynamic, and software is offered that mimics desktop programs
Example:
Web 2.0 encourages collaboration and communication between users.
Etymology:
2004
Main Entry:
web 2.0
Part of Speech:
n
Definition:
the second generation of the World Wide Web in which content is user-generated and dynamic, and software is offered that mimics desktop programs
Example:
Web 2.0 encourages collaboration and communication between users.
Etymology:
2004
4. How is Web 2.0 Being Used in Three Village CSD. Examples appear below:
5. The traditional method of accessing information is being replaced with intelligent Web 2.0 software that will stream, push or feed data on a continuosly updated basis. Examples below include RSS Feeds, Email Alerts and Blogs:
RSS Feeds
Dictionary.com definition
Main Entry:
RSS feed
Part of Speech:
n
Definition:
an Internet signal to disseminate various subscriber-requested XML file formats with real-time information
Example:
Often the term RSS is used to refer to web feeds or web syndication in general, although not all feed formats are now RSS.
Main Entry:
RSS feed
Part of Speech:
n
Definition:
an Internet signal to disseminate various subscriber-requested XML file formats with real-time information
Example:
Often the term RSS is used to refer to web feeds or web syndication in general, although not all feed formats are now RSS.
To Subscribe to RSS Feeds Use a Bloglines Account:
Using RSS feeds and Email Alerts in the WMHS Online Databases
Proquest Multiple Databases
Science Direct:
Many kinds of content can be distributed using the RSS format including Science Direct search and citation results, topic alerts, and new articles that have been added to a journal or book.
Science Direct offers XML-based feeds so you can receive updates on your desktop of all newly loaded content matching your RSS criteria. Each feed contains links to articles on Science Direct. Science Direct content is refreshed every day.
Science Direct feeds are in RSS 2.0 format. To use a ScienceDirect RSS feed, you must have an RSS reader.
RSS Readers
RSS Feeds
Subscribing to an RSS Feed
Many kinds of content can be distributed using the RSS format including Science Direct search and citation results, topic alerts, and new articles that have been added to a journal or book.
Science Direct offers XML-based feeds so you can receive updates on your desktop of all newly loaded content matching your RSS criteria. Each feed contains links to articles on Science Direct. Science Direct content is refreshed every day.
Science Direct feeds are in RSS 2.0 format. To use a ScienceDirect RSS feed, you must have an RSS reader.
RSS Readers
RSS Feeds
Subscribing to an RSS Feed
6. Blogging
Merriam-Websters Online Dictionary
Main Entry: blog
Pronunciation: \ˈblȯg, ˈbläg\
Function: noun
Etymology: short for Weblog
Date: 1999
: a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer; also : the contents of such a site
— blog·ger noun
— blog·ging noun
Main Entry: blog
Pronunciation: \ˈblȯg, ˈbläg\
Function: noun
Etymology: short for Weblog
Date: 1999
: a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer; also : the contents of such a site
— blog·ger noun
— blog·ging noun
To create a blog account:
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