Introduction

** Wikipedia's definition of Web 2.0 **: []
 * Why Use Web 2.0 Tools in the K-12 Classroom???**

**Compass to 2015 Skills Addressed Via Web 2.0 Tools:**
 * __Creative / Innovative Thinking__: Generate original ideas, unique solutions, or new associations of existing ideas for an aesthetic or practical purpose.
 * __Collaboration__: Interact with diverse groups to achieve an objective while displaying flexibility and willingness to understand alternate points of view.
 * __Communication__: Articulate ideas and information clearly and appropriately for the given context, medium, and audience.
 * Articles to Support the Use of Web 2.0 Tools in Education**:
 * "Don't be Afraid to Explore Web 2.0": [[file:ProQuest_1607322451.pdf]]
 * "Can Web 2.0 Improve Our Collaboration?": [[file:ProQuest_1649911911.pdf]]
 * "The Effect of Web 2.0 on Teaching and Learning":[[file:ProQuest_1938481361.pdf]]
 * Benefits of Technology Facts
 * Additional Resources:**
 * [] An in-depth and interactive resource. Edutopia.org offers practical, hands-on advice, real-world examples, lively contributions from practitioners, and invaluable tips and tools for this new world of learning as well as leading-edge interactive tools and resources to help make it a reality. Check out the site for new articles, blogs and information on using technology in the classroom.
 * List and descriptions of web tools and more: @http://www.internet4classrooms.com/web2.htm and [|http://newtoolsworkshop.com].