Web 2.0 Tools

Blog – http://www.blogger.com The user maintains his/her own personal website. Others can view and participate in discussion if allowed.

Windows Netmeeting – http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=23745 Users can communicate through audio and video conferencing.

Digg – http://digg.com A social news website.

YouTube – http://www.youtube.com A video sharing website.

TeacherTube – http://www.teachertube.com A video sharing website that is more concentrated towards educations.

Wimba Pronto – http://www.wimba.com/products/wimba_pronto Allows for an academic institution to create a learning network with the use of instant messaging.

LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com A social networking site for people in professional occupations.

Twitter – http://twitter.com This is used as a social networking service and microblogging.

MySpace – http://www.myspace.com A social networking service.

Skype – http://www.skype.com User can instant message by typing, have an audio conversation or a full on video conversation.

Wiki – http://www.wikispaces.com Uploading different pages and files is an option. The user can post on the discussion board, obtain class materials and submit assignments.

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com User can communicate by instant messaging, sending a personal message, writing on someone’s main page or writing public status updates.