Chapter 4: Web2.0

Question 1

What are key features of Web2.0?

Answer 1

• Utilising the web as a platform: can deliver software, remix data, create networks e.g. P2P
• Harnessing collective intelligence: allows for user contributions such as wiki and reviews
• Leveraging the data: data becomes a valuable asset
• Implementing innovative web cabapilities: create a richer user experience

Question 2

What are key web2.0 capabilities?

Answer 2

• Web services: critical to sharing data, any device on any network to access any service
• Widgets: small interactive tools for a single purpose
• Mashups: applications that integrate web services

Question 3

What is a widget?

Answer 3

Small interactive tool for a single purpose

Question 4

What is a mashup?

Answer 4

applications that integrate web services

Question 5

What are future web capabilities?

Answer 5

• Semantic web- design principles that allow computers to better index sites and subjects. Search engines will give more accurate answers
• Web 3.0- No one has any idea, but could entail mobility or “contextual Web”.

Question 6

How are individuals empowered in web2.0?

Answer 6

• Wikis: People can post, add, edit and comment on information
• Tagging: Adding descriptive info by adding key words, makes it more searchable
• Blogging: Expressing view, opinions and experiences
• Netcasts: Distributing digital media for playback

Question 7

How is collaboration enhanced in web2.0?

Answer 7

• Virtual teams: members from different geographic areas can collaborate
• Social online communities: Facebook
• Viral marketing: Using network to increase brand awareness/message
• Crowdsourcing: using everyday people as a cheap labour source

Question 8

What are virtual teams?

Answer 8

Teams where members from different physical locations and time zones can collaborate using digital technology

Question 9

What are some benefits of groupware?

Answer 9

• Process structuring- keeps group on track
• Parallelism- enables many people to speak and listen simultaneously
• Group size- allows larger groups to participate
• Group memory- automatically records ideas and contributions
• Spanning space and time- members can be in different locations and times but still communicate

Question 10

What is synchronous communication?

Answer 10

Communication where individuals communicate at the same time (phone).

Question 11

What is asynchronous communication?

Answer 11

Communication where individuals communicate at different times (email).

Question 12

What is the key difference of web2.0 from web1.0?

Answer 12

In web2.0, users shift from passive consumers to active content creators.