Web 1.0 vs. Web 2.0

Before starting New Media Techologies (KCB202) last semester, I had never heard of these terms before. I think possibly it is just something that is used in "studying-media-land" because I have never and probably never will hear normal, everyday people discussing this topic on the bus. 

It is important for us as media students to be aware of the difference, and to embrace the new world of opportunities that is available with Web2.0. 

Before I go on, check out this video that interviews Tim O'Reilly about what exactly Web2.0 is...

Web 1.0 was about information "presentation" on a website, where as Web 2.0 is about harnessing collective intelligence among Internet users. (O'Reilly, 2008). Ultimately user contributions are a major key to market dominance in the Web 2.0 era, and often companies gain both financial and cultural capital by allowing and promoting user-led content. 

There are sites that would not be in existence if they were not web2.0 platforms, such as Flickr, Youtube, Fanpop and iTunes. Most of these sites also incorporate more than one media source such as internet and music, internet and television and internet and camera photography. 

Here is a video I found about Flickr, how to use it, why and what it does...

 

I never thought I would be interested in anything 'IT' related, but the more I know about the creative outlets available, the more I am inclined to try them out!!

P.