Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies

This book on Web 2.0 resources is an aid to English language teachers in their use of learning technologies and web based materials. Web 2.0 technologies are highly useful tools to explore and use in everyday lessons. In this book, you will find an overview of relevant technologies applicable to ELT along with classroom activities and links to online resources.

Table of Contents

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)	Part II: Learners The Next Generation of Learners Learning Styles and Diverse Learners Web 2.0 Learning Styles
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 Resistance Resistance to using technology in the classroom	Part IV: Environments and Tools Cool Web 2.0 Tools: Virtual Worlds, Language Learning, Podcasting, Wikis, Blogs, Social Networking, Online Communities The Open Source and Open Education Movement 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 Virtual Reality Mobile Learning Online Learning Communities
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	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
Part VII: Web 2.0 Tools & Resources Blogs Calendars Delicious Digg Facebook Google Docs Google Groups Hot Potatoes LiveJournal Ning Online Video Open Diary Podcasting Powtoons RSS Scribd ScreenToaster Skype Slideshare Smilebox Synchronous Text Communication Synchronous Voice Communication Timetoast ToonDoo Twitter WebQuests Weebly WhenInTime Wikis Wordle VoiceThread Yahoo! Groups Yappr