Operational+Definitions


 * Operational Definitions / New Vocabulary: **

In order to provide context to those unfamiliar with Web 2.0 and some popular tools, a few definitions need to be provided. All definitions were found on Webopedia.com

//Web 2.0 // – is a term that describes a world wide wed that is “focused on the ability for people to collaboration and share information online.” ( Webopedia, n.d.)

//Blog //– is short for Web log. It is an online journal that is usually updated daily by one individual. A difference between a blog and a wiki is that a blog does not allow you to change content – it only allows comments to an original post.

//Wiki // – A wiki is similar to a blog, with the difference being that it can be a collaborative effort in creating. It allows anyone with access the ability to edit, delete or change content that has been written.

//Ning //– is a platform that allows people to create their own social networks.

//TL// - teacher-librarian

//PLC// - Professional Learning Community