E-learning 2.0
The emergence of web 2.0 is seen as a social evolution rather than technological in order to bridge the need of social interaction, information sharing and collaboration in the information society. A continuous effort can be found in using the properties of communication networks for this purpose. In this context e-learning is also rapidly shaping towards e-learning 2.0 by accommodating the potential and features of web 2.0. This incorporates web 2.0 features like wikis, blogs, rss feed, social bookmarking, social networks, audio video sharing applications and different virtual environments. The integration and interoperability of web 2.0 features is seen as a challenging issue. E-learning 2.0 is said to be combining traditional learning management system (LMS) functionality with integrated social networking tools. Recently University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School has adopted e-learning 2.0 LMS called TOPYX developed by Interactyx. The main feature of this LMS has been claimed that it integrates the social networking tools in the LMS which provides users and learners a collaborative, networked, engaging, open, user friendly and flexible learning environment. What is the real potential of e-learning 2.0 applications and the impact in pedagogies will still be a major concern in the coming days ahead. s
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