Web 2.0 Resources

• NEIU Library Learns 2.0
  A short course introducing Web 2.0 tools created by Lisa Wallis, Web Services Librarian.

• "7 Things You Should Know About…" Series
  Short articles on Web 2.0 in higher education and other educational topics, from the Educause Learning Initiative. See the articles on Ning, Google Apps, Skype, and more.

• In Plain English Video Series
  Short and to-the-point videos about Web 2.0 tools and other topics.

• The Horizon Project
  This project, a joint effort of the Educause Learning Initiative and the New Media Consortium, provides an annual report on emerging technologies and their value for higher ed.

Social Bookmarking Resources

• MCC Chem 130 Links
  An example of social bookmarking use in a higher ed course.

• del.icio.us
  One of the most well known social bookmarking sites. As is typical of these sites (and Web 2.0 sites in general), it's easy to create an account and begin.

• Related Del.icio.us Links
  This page displays a collection of links related to the bulletin on Social Bookmarking, including links to other social bookmarking sites.

• CiteULike
  Designed for academic use, this social bookmarking site attracts academic scholars and researchers.

• Merlot
  A site for educators to find and share resources for teaching and learning.

• Diigo
  A newer and more fully-featured site than del.icio.us. Diigo (pronounced Dee'go) users can highlight text, add sticky notes to pages, and form closed groups. Rather than accepting the social bookmarking label, Diigo considers itself a new creature called a Social Information Network.

Wiki Resources

• BIOL 414/614: Eukaryotic Genetics And Molecular Biology
  An example of a wiki used in a higher ed course.

• Wetpaint Wikis in Education
  "This wiki is setup to provide educators and students with tips, suggestions, and templates for creating education wikis."

• Pbwiki
  According to their web site, "PBwiki hosts more classroom wikis than anyone else in the world, and lets you create a simple, secure wiki in about 60 seconds. Wikis drive engagement and collaboration. PBwiki keeps your students' information safe."

• Wikispaces
  An easy to use wiki site with options for free public or low cost private wikis.

• The Wild, Wild Wiki!
  A collection of writings on wikis in higher education.

• WikEd
  A community-developed wiki provided as a service to the education community.

• 7 Things You Should Know About Wikipedia
  The basics on this popular reference site.

Blogging Resources

• Weblogs in Higher Education
  A blog about blogging in higher ed.

• Blogger
  A popular option for those new to blogging.

• Wordpress
  Another well-liked free blog site.

• Google Reader
  A tool for gathering a number of blogs into one source. Useful for tracking a group of student blogs.

• Google Blog Search
  A service that lists blogs by topic.