Web 2.0

Today I am writing about Web 2.0 because it is the solution for my thesis problem. Although we, especially those involved in learning, realize and understand the importance and impact of collaborative tools in enhancing learning, few education systems around the world implement these tools in their own learning (generally speaking).

I do not think that decision makers in third world countries lack the understanding of the importance of Web 2.0 tools, but I think they lack the basic structure to support such tools, such as electricity, hardware, computers, and more importantly, the belief that people can actually learn using the Internet, and not just entertain.

Not long ago, even here in the US, many looked at online schooling as a non-effective method of learning, and consequently viewed online degrees as if uncompleted education. Now the rapid development and innovation of Web 2.0 applications and Internet learning systems have changed the world, and more importantly, changed the way people look at online education.