Exam – Question Two, Part A

The way in which the teacher conveys new information in the world of Web 2.0 is important. Traditionally, teachers would give new information or instructions via lectures. As the table below demonstrates, the methods of delivering information has changed with the introduction of various technologies. Through Web 2.0, information could also be given to a class via a Podcast (which they could listen to again at home) or via tools such as blog or wiki, again, which they can also access from home.

The great advantage of using blogs, wikis or podcasts for instructions as opposed to a single verbal instruction in class is that students can clarify the instructions anytime at home through these Web 2.0 tools. If students feel they need to clarify something, they could discuss it with others in their class or with their teacher, because Web 2.0 allows for this collaboration. This could save a lot of confusion and worry and, again, is a more effective way of simply delivering information or instructions through verbal communication as not all students may be listening, and even if they are, they may forget the fine details of what they were told.

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