Specific Examples
Web page examples:
Static web page: http://www.mygarden.co.nz/ Interactive web page with 'tweet' feed: http://www.yates.co.nz/ (no guesses what I like to learn about) |
Defining characteristicsWeb 1.0 technology
Need internet access - wifi Web pages can be developed by anyone using a script process HTML/ XTML. So not regulated and viewer has to use their discretion. Copyright breaches can be an issue Used to present information - so fit into the presentation metric Passive in nature except now in web 2.0 many are adding the ability of 'readers' to comment via Facebook or forum links or tweeting - so an interactive element linked to. Accessed via Web browsers using key word searches - often linked to term "google it" Commonly use hyperlinks to other sites or pages. Web pages combined to construct websites |
Possible application in learning design
Presentation of facts, opinions etc.
Easy to locate information quickly via any digital device - so mobile in nature Hyperlinking useful as often leads viewer on to better or more appropriate information - Can be tricky if you don't know words to put into web browser - but does mimic search skills - information search skills |