VirtualMV/Digital Learning Technologies/Social

Overview
There are many web based applications available that allow people to set up online social networks, both free and paid for. Several offer free versions, and may that have restrictions placed on them such as: advertisements are added (this could include a regular email being sent to you), for personal use only, or have a restricted set of features.

Examples of Social networks include: Blogs and microblogs, discussion forums, Facebook, and Linkedin.

Using tools such as these is sometimes referred to as Classroom 2.0 (after the term Web 2.0)

Slideshare presentation on Web 2.0 and tools and it's application in a classroom environment. Follow the link to the article. http://www.slideshare.net/julep/classroom-20-putting-web-20-to-work-for-you Kiwitaz 17:12, 10 March 2013 (EDT)

Another slideshare presentation about Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom http://www.slideshare.net/markwoolley/web-20-tools-in-your-classroom Kiwitaz 17:15, 10 March 2013 (EDT)

Spam
Many of the web based applications will inform you of additions to your site via email. If you have a quiet site, this has the advantage of not requiring you to constantly check the site for changes, however, if you have a busy site, this can deteriorate into the "spam" category where your inbox becomes overloaded with change emails. Some applications, such as lino, will send a regular email, whether or not anything has been added. While this can be a nuisance it does serve as a reminder that the application is active.

Nowcomment (http://nowcomment.com/ )
2013-10: NowComment allows for rich, engaging discussions of online documents no matter how large (or small) your class or collaboration group.