When you think of the world wide web and how it has grown, developed, and been shaped over the years, it is quite incredible to see how far it has progressed. Back in the late 1990's, the internet was a novelty, where individuals would be able to use their internet dial up, and visit slow loading web pages to read information on various topics, news, and other growingly helpful websites. You would then be able to use a word processing document, and type up information to be printed, or saved on your 3.5 inch floppy. You could play games, and visit themed chat rooms and have text enabled discussions. Today, computers, technology, and the world wide web has become ingrained in our culture, and has become a major part of how we lead our lives today. Information is available in seconds, the amount of activity online continues to grow infinitely, and mainstream media and commerce is conducted through computers, tablets, and handheld devices.
Web 1.0
It has been suggested, that the World Wide Web has gone through 2 main stages, with the third continuing to evolve today. The first stage is Web 1.0. This first implementation of the world wide web has been coined to be the "read-only web,'' by Berners-Lee. http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/464-Basic-Definitions-Web-1-0-Web-2-0-Web-3-0
During these early stages of the internet, a user could visit static websites to obtain information. The information was and is useful, but users had little to no interactivity with the site, in terms of developing or shaping the content within. Quite often when a user visited the website, there would be little reason to return to it in the future. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/web-101.htm
Web 2.0
During the mid-2000's, the world wide web experienced a shift to more dynamic websites, where users would be able to shape the content and information contained within. The Web 2.0 shift to "read-write" websites can be characterized by the social media movement in technology, with the innovations of wikis, blogs, tags, and so forth. This new age has allowed users to contribute content and interact with other web users more easily, which has resulted in greater accessibility and a greater influence as to the content that is being displayed over the internet. Sites such as Pinterest, Youtube, and Twitter rely entirely on user driven information and content. As such, the most populated and visited websites today are those where user interactivity remains at the forefront of the webpage.
Web 3.0
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Many techie enthusiasts and scholars believe we are about to enter the third stage of the evolution of the internet, while many believe that it is already here. Web 3.o is a more semantic web, that makes the web not only a means of readability and interactivity with users, but also with machines as well. This new web has computer applications that can speak to each other directly, and allow for broader searches for information through simpler interfaces. http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/464-Basic-Definitions-Web-1-0-Web-2-0-Web-3-0
This can already be seen in Smart devices and smart phones used by millions of individuals worldwide. The Smart device can track your location using standard GPS, and suggest places in the area you may to want try, giving you directions on how to get there, along with information about the menu as well as customer reviews. Web 3.0 is here!
Web 3.0 and Education
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Web 3.o will have a profound impact on the way we look at education in terms of delivery, content, accommodations, and assessment. Learning will go beyond the classroom, and allow for students to access important information and stay in contact with the instructor beyond instructional hours. Flipped classrooms, Blended Learning, and a Universal Design for education is a big part of the Web 3.0 movement in education. Learning can be done at home, homework can be done at school, technology is being used to drive learning, and students are more engaged with online posts and discussions regarding content and understanding of new concepts and ideas. The teacher is no longer the source of information, but rather the facilitator to growth and understanding.
Assessment no longer needs to be done in terms of pencil and paper methods that is traditional to the classroom. Students can utilize Web 3.0 tools to go on scavenger hunts and discover the mysteries of numerous ancient civilizations, or engage in online problem solving techniques to solve complex math tasks. Novel summaries can be presented in blogs or posted online video reviews, and science experiments and technology designs can be accomplished through collaborative efforts using Web tools. Web 3.0 provides for a more in depth educational experience, that can reach a variety of different types of learners.
The slideshow below reviews this societal change of how we view the world today in Web 3.0, and its effects on education.
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