Web 2.0 Based Learning & Performance

This week marks the beginning of my personal journey into this world of learning technologies.  I honestly hadn't even heard of the phrase 'Web 2.0' until this class was an option for registration. Once I began researching though, I found out that it is something I have already been engaging in since the Xanga days (as a middle schooler)! It is interesting to look back on the development of Xanga to MySpace to Facebook to Twitter to Instagram and even sites like Reddit, Tumblr, and Flickr. I know I'm just naming the biggest names too. There are millions of 'Web 2.0' based communities online that continue to grow and change everyday to be more user-friendly, engaging, and in many cases, profitable. I am really looking forward to diving into this online world a bit more intentionally than I have in the past and become a more active part of the communities that capture my interests. 

See you on the web! :)

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  1. LissaMay 14, 2021 at 8:52 PM

    Hi Abby! I looked at the course name and also had to search Web 2.0 to learn what that phrase meant. I was curious to learn more. I had little experience with Web. 2.o tools, however, I think it will be interesting to see where your learning takes you with experience engaging in Web. 2.o platforms. I am looking forward to having a more purposeful and intentionally experience with Web 2.0 tools as well. Your blog background is beautiful and very fitting for your blog name!

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    1. Abby FlowersMay 15, 2021 at 2:39 PM

      Hi Lissa! Thanks for the feedback, I am glad I wasn't alone in being new to that term. I took a look at your blog and I LOVE your blog name! What a perfect way to capture the idea that we are just starting out here but will probably continue on with all of these new tools! I am looking forward to seeing how we all grow this semester.

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