I’ve only recently come to realize the alarming amount of technology that I’ve, literally, grown into. Even as a small-town Iowa girl, I've used technology my entire life, whether it be computers or video games. Within the last ten years, however, technology has changed. No longer a back and forth monologue; technology has turned into a virtual conversation between the maker and the user.
Web 2.0 is, in other words, a social outlet that allows connection in all forms. I have a twitter and facebook account, and I consider these social media sources the best example of what web 2.0 is referring too. I use facebook to upload pictures and stay connected with friends. I write on my friends “walls” and they write on mine. The communication is interactive, and one that could easily take place over the phone, through an email, or even snail mail. But phone conversations and email’s seem to be outdated, out of sight and out of mind. Facebook and other social media outlets are here to stay.
The sheer size of web 2.0, or lack thereof, is something that fascinates me. I assume there is no way to determine the actual size of web 2.0. When thinking of web 2.0, the only tangible object that comes to mind is a computer. For those who learn by doing, or by touching and feeling, web 2.0 may be a difficult concept to grasp. Throughout the semester, I hope to learn the advantages and disadvantages of certain media outlets on web 2.0. The future of the web, although difficult to guess, is something I’m interested in.
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