Web 2.0

This week in class, we discussed copyright issues, as well as Web. 2.0 applications. By watching the YouTube video, "Empire State of Mind," set in New York, as compared to the one set in Toronto, it was hard to establish the line that straddles copyright issues. Copyright laws protect the protect original works and prevent the utilization or reproduction of someone else's work as his/her own. This leads directly to Web 2.0 applications, which are increasing the user involvement in the worldwide web. For example, Web 2.0 applications have made it easier to publish information online, even without proper knowledge of the subject (Wikipedia), and have increased social networking. Due to the increasing interaction of users and the internet, thanks to Web 2.0 applications, copyright issues have been taking even more precedence.

Copyright issues are an extremely important issue in the field of education. Teachers need to make sure to alert students on the responsibilities of using the internet. Many students are probably unaware of the innocent act of copying someone else's work, however, the consequences can be drastic. However, if students are instructed on act of copyrighting and it's laws, they will stray away from this issue. Also, Web 2.0 applications play a huge part in education. To be a teacher, one must be familiar with these upcoming websites, not only for instruction, but also for awareness. For example, the social networking websites, such as facebook, could play a dangerous role for young students. Teachers must know limitations of social networking with his/her students, but at the same time, acknowledge anything harmful, through social networking, to the student. However, many of the Web 2.0 applications can be very helpful in a classroom setting. For example, this blogging website can be used in almost any classroom setting.

This video describes the top ten ways to use education in the classroom. I found it interesting, because they used alot of the Web 2.0 applications that we have discussed in class.
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