WEB 2.0 TOOLS: IMPLICATION ON 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING

Abstract

The world is in a global technology revolution driven by Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With all the attention paid to social networks and web 2.0 technology these days, it is crucial to explore their uses and evaluate their effectiveness in supporting education and communication in everyday life activities in societies. This web 2.0 technology includes wikis, blogs, YouTube, social bookmarking, Second Life and RRS. This paper explains the concept of web 2.0 and illustrates how web 2.0 technology can be used to enhance the teaching and learning process