Web 2.0- Gloster

http://edu.glogster.com/

I have used this link as my Web 2.0. 

When I first looked at this website, I thought it looked very confusing, and not very user friendly. However, after experimenting and clicking on different buttons and exploring the tools it provided me with, I started to like it. 

My first negative about this Web 2.0 is that you have to pay to access all areas and subscribe to create an account. Although, I was able to access some lovely information without signing up. 

Providing a paying service option means that the website provider easily allows the user to make payments by card online. It is said that 'this results in customers interacting with 2 organisations that are automatically interlinked via the internet.' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BAXvFdMBWw)

Another key aspect of Web 2 is 'software as a service'. This is when directly over the internet, software functionality is offered, and allowing this to be accessed on any digital device once connected to the internet. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BAXvFdMBWw)

Glogpedia - allows the user to find out about lots of information including school subjects, health, sports and also allows you to find educational games and videos. The information is added by subscribers and it is a lovely, easy way to find information about a topic of choice.

http://edu.glogster.com/glogpedia

For example, if a student in school is struggling with MATHS, specifically the topic PERCENTAGES. Selecting the 'Math' tab, they will be able to select a variety of topic. Choosing 'Percentages' will allow the child to view information to help.

As you can see from the image above, posts are provided, all about the subject Percentages, this can  be very helpful in education! If for example a teacher left this webpage available for the pupils, in any lesson a child may access the computer and visit this site, they will be able to specify the subject they are having trouble with and use the posts to expand their knowledge. 

http://mrsmathswizard.edu.glogster.com/common-approaches-working-with-percentages/?=glogpedia-source

'Mrsmathswizard' explains using video clips easy ways of working out percentages. If the student likes the way that mrsmathswizard teaches, there is an option to view all of her posts. 

As it is a web 2.0 it allows you to share with your friends and once signed up you have the option to embed it to your page, so you can find it easier.

As a teacher, it is vital that the web.2 is checked for reliability. Anyone can post information on the site about anything, and this obviously creates potential problems. 

Using the templates available, may be a nice option to allow the children to present their work. As children are increasingly technology aware, no additional computer skills are needed. However, research skills and presentation skills are needed and it is these that the teacher would be marking. This is a lovely way of engaging with different learning styles.