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Computer applications associated with the phrase “web 2.0” have moved from the professional literature into everyday conversation, and most significantly, they are being used by your colleagues, friends and relations, as easy information management tools. There are no rules, everyone can contribute, and no-one needs controlled vocabulary or programming skills. The information chain has undergone a radical facelift, without any downtime.
The phrase ‘social software ’ is often used to collectively describe web 2.0 applications; social software users are well informed, undertaking the roles of search specialist, critic and even publisher. Outsiders do not know how information is being communicated, so it is hard, if not impossible, to find what is needed, or even to be aware that it exists.
This one day event explains what is meant by web 2.0 applications, and looks at using shared authoring tools, weblogs, rss, wikis, media sharing software, tagging, social networking and mashups within the context of an information management environment.
No prior use of web 2.0 is needed, but familiarity with a web browser would be useful. All terms will be explained, and documentation, including follow-up links and reading, will be provided.
The course will comprise presentations, demonstrations, discussion and hands-on.
The aim of the course is provide participants with an understanding of what web 2.0 is, how its components are used, and how they can contribute to the development of information management. The course features are:
- Web 2.0 overview – pros and cons
- Shared authoring tools
- Wikis
- Weblogs
- RSS
- Media sharing
- Tagging, folksonomies
- Social networking
- Mashups
- Relevance to information management and libraries today
Please note: this course does not cover the technical aspects of how web 2.0 applications work, merely what they are and how we use them.
