Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies

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[edit] Introduction

Welcome to the Wikibook Online Work (WOW) Projects! This book is a collaborative effort of students from universities in mainland China, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the United States all collaborating during the fall of 2007 on a book titled “Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies” (also known as the “WELT”). Anyone is welcome to join us in our efforts here.

[edit] Table of Contents

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[edit] Part I: Foundations Introduction and Historical Background Information: What is the Web 2.0? What does emerging technologies mean? Legal, Cultural, Social, and Political Issues in the Web 2.0 Nontraditional, Alternative, and Informal Learning with the Web 2.0 Global and International Education and Interaction Overcoming the Digital Divide (e.g., One Laptop Per Child, The Global Text Project)	[edit] Part II: Learners The Next Generation of Learners Learning Styles and Diverse Learners Web 2.0 Learning Styles
[edit] Part III: Instructional Design and Pedagogical Issues Innovative Pedagogies with Technologies Emerging Web 2.0 Related Learning Theory: Student Generated Content, Peer-To-Peer Learning, Connectionism, etc. Instructional Design Models and Emerging Learning Technologies Assessing and Evaluating the Impact of Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies Research on the Impact and Effectiveness of the Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies Professional Development and Overcoming Instructor and Administrative Assistance	[edit] Part IV: Environments and Tools Cool Web 2.0 Tools: Virtual Worlds, Language Learning, Podcasting, Wikis, Blogs, Social Networking, Online Communities Emerging Learning Technologies: Mobile, Wireless, Collaborative, Interactive, Virtual, Ubiquitous, etc Use of Geographic Information Systems, Visualization Tools, and Online Maps Technologies for Different Sectors: Business, Higher Education, Schools, Military, and Government The Role of Online Books and Libraries
[edit] Part V: Fostering Successful Learning with Personalized Learning Environments (PLEs) Introduction of PLE Definition & History of PLE Facilitative Tools of PLE Methods of Personalized Learning Environments (PLE) Case Study of Personalized Learning Environments (PLE) Social Network Analysis Literature Reviews of PLE Others	[edit] Part VI: The Future Emerging Technology for Special Needs Technology Tools Currently in Development and Beta The Future: Tools, Technologies, and Trends in the Coming Decade