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 From Consumers to Creators: How Web 2.0 Changed Online Interaction One concept from this week’s readings that really stood out to me was the idea of Web 2.0 and how it changed the way people interact online. Before social media and interactive platforms became so common, people mostly used the internet to search for and consume information. Now, online spaces are much more collaborative and participation-based. People are constantly creating, sharing, responding, and connecting with others in real time. The readings discussed how Web 2.0 shifted users from passive viewers to active contributors. I thought this was interesting because it connects directly to how people communicate and learn online today. Social media is no longer just about reading information or viewing content. Platforms now encourage interaction through comments, videos, blogs, discussions, collaboration, and content creation. I see this shift often in both education and digital communication. As a teacher, I ha...
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 Social Media as More Than Just Information One idea that stood out to me from this week’s readings and discussions was the difference between simply sharing information online and actually creating opportunities for learning and interaction. Before this course, I think I mostly viewed social media as a communication tool, but the readings helped me think more deeply about how platforms connected to Web 2.0 can also support instruction, collaboration, and community building. The readings discussed how learning online is not just about having access to information. Instead, learning often happens through interaction, participation, discussion, and shared experiences. That idea really connected with me because I see it often in both education and social media spaces. People are not just scrolling and receiving information anymore. They are responding, creating, collaborating, and learning from each other in real time. As a teacher, I have seen how digital communication can help stren...
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