So, are tablets Web 2.0 technology? Yes! Provided the tablet is equipped with internet connectivity, all brands of tablets offer a wide array of Web 2.0 features. For instance:
Networking
With and internet connected tablet, students are able to network with experts and resources from around the world. They can use countless techniques to explore and discover the answers to their questions. After they have produced a project, they can then publish the final work on the internet to allow for others to use their work as a source of inspiration or reference.
Social interaction
There is no end to the possibilities of social interaction with internet-enabled tablets. With these devices, students can chat via a messenger, send emails to one another, participate in blog discussions an even live-video conferences through programs such as Skype.
Collaboration
Students can go wild collaborating with tablets. Work spaces can be set up on a number of platforms such as Google Drive, PB Works, WikiSpaces, Blogger, MightyBell.... the list is endless. From these various sites, students can work together to create presentations, share ideas, brainstorm, research and solve authentic real world problems, peer edit and more.
