My Favorite Web2.0 Tools

Component 1: Definition of Web2.0

Web2.0 is a component of computing that allows the user to store, sync, backup, create, etc. using servers that are off site. What this means is that the user has access to free storage and information sharing online through various websites and companies. According to Webopedia, web2.0 allows the web user to have the ability to collaborate and share information online (http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/W/Web_2_point_0.html). Using web2.0 services allows for users more free space on home computers and allows them to store information at a safer off site location.

Component 2: Dropbox

I chose to investigate the web2.0 service, Dropbox. Dropbox is an online storage platform that allows the following:

-Offsite/online storage (cloud storage)
-Utilizes many types of platforms including Windows/Linux/OS and many phone operating systems
-File Sharing
-Free up to 2GB of storage

All of this information is derived from (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_%28service%29)

Web 2.0 and Dropbox can have many different applications for teaching and learning. First, it gives teachers and offsite, safe location to save important files and information. Also information between teachers can be shared using Web 2.0 tools and applications. Tools like tiny URL and the like will help me at this point in my education. My experience with Web 2.0 tools so far has come with a bit of a steep learning curve. When I used a couple of the applications it took more time than I would have liked to master the program.