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WHAT IS WEB 2.0? It is used to describe a new breed of websites that use newer web authoring tools, are low learning curves (for the user) and support a collaborative environment. **__Web 2.0 applications __**  These are some applications that may be of use to you in two ways:1. It may make you better organised, save time etc. 2. You can use as a tool to advance your students learning. Many of these applications have identical counterparts so you will need to decide which one you like!

Today we are going to introduce our selves to the internet and some useful tools that you may find helpful.

Pair up and research the following aplication tool.

Wiki page Blog RSS Quizlet Hot potatoes Jing Animoto

Your homework before our next meeting on the 18th of Feb is to create a wiki page (on whatever site), and to create your welcome page that will include a picture, video and a linked page. As well as the text being nicely formatted. Also think about how you will use it as a teaching tool.
 * __Homework__**

This site shows you how to do advanced options if you so wish!! http://gettingtrickywithwikis.wikispaces.com/popup+on+loading

Look at these links below for inspiration [] http://year12bio.wikispaces.com/Y12+Bio+Home biology