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Geek Report

Get the latest updates on Web 2.0, mashups, and social networking sites. Learn how technology can enhance education and discover local initiatives. Explore MySite 2.0, MAP, and the new student system. Stay informed with Jim Gaston, Associate Director at SOCCCD IT.

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Geek Report

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  1. Geek Report All the Tech News That’s Fit to Print Jim Gaston, Associate Director, SOCCCD IT

  2. Overview • Latest Trends • Web 2.0 • Mashups • Social Networking Sites • What does it mean? • Local Initiatives • MySite 2.0 • MAP • New Student System

  3. Web Sites • My Blog: http://digitaledu.blogspot.com • List of Example Sites: http://del.icio.us/jgaston/web2.0

  4. Latest Trends - Web 2.0

  5. Latest Trends – Web 2.0 • Refers to a second generation of Internet based services • Distinguishing Characteristics: • Community and Collaboration – the “Participatory Web” • Rich User Experience in Browser – AJAX

  6. Web 2.0 Examples • Wikipedia • Craigslist • Google Maps • Writely • Gmail • Digg • Technorati

  7. Latest Trends - Mashups • Allows people to combine the services of one or more web sites • Most often used with Google Maps • See ProgrammableWeb.com for a list • Examples: • WeatherBonk • Wikimapia • Zillow

  8. Latest Trends - Social Networking Sites • Any site that allows and encourages collaboration and communication within the community of users • Examples: • Flickr • MySpace • Youtube • Wikipedia

  9. What does it mean to us? • How can we use this technology in an educational environment?

  10. What’s Happening at SOCCCD? • MySite 2.0 • MAP (My Academic Plan) • New Student System

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