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*Web 2.0 is a technology allowing people to

collaborate and share information online.

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*Educational Applications

Blogging

Pull class blogs together into one

area for easy tracking

Students use peer networks to

develop their own knowledge

Update new information such as

homework and assignments

*Educational Applications

Social

Networking

Students and instructors can

implement this platform to

interact their peers, alumni

etc.

Can also implement social

networks for sharing

information regarding course,

industry trends etc.

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*Reduction of costs.

*Platform independence.

*flexibility

*easier and faster access to information

*an Internet connection is required.

*Democratic in nature

*it promotes amateurishness

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*The latest generation of Web 2.0 technologies

provide a platform for information sharing and

collaboration.

*Teachers can foster collaborative work for their

own students.

*Research is needed to leverage these tools to

boost our teaching and learning activity.

*Felix Choto

*Bessie Mulenga

*Eddie Nxumalo

*Shereen Uper

*Muyalango Liywalii