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Coming Of Age: An Introduction To The NEW Worldwide Web Coming of age: an introduction to the new world wide web Featuring case studies and how-to articles by leading practitioners in the world of education By Terry Freedman (Ed) 2 Coming Of Age: An Introduction To The NEW Worldwide Web Preliminary information Publishing © 2006 Terry Freedman and individual contributors. The right of Terry Freedman to be identified as the editor of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988. First published in Great Britain as an electronic book in PDF format by Terry Freedman Ltd. Published by: Terry Freedman Ltd PO Box 1472 Ilford ENGLAND IG3 8QX Phone/Fax: 0703 115 0271 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ictineducation.org Copyright statement This booklet is (c) 2006 Terry Freedman (Ed) and its individual contributors. The following copyright statement applies to all chapters, unless stated otherwise. 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Acknowledgements Terry Freedman would like to thank everyone who contributed to this booklet directly, and also to those who did so indirectly by making such great resources available on the internet; also, for comments and proof-reading – needless to say, and mistakes remaining are entirely my own. And last but not least, Elaine for not minding being a Web 2.0 widow whilst I was engaged in this project! Disclaimer Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, Terry Freedman Ltd is not responsible or liable for any analysis, action planning or any other decisions made by a user based on the content of the publication, or for any loss or damage arising either directly or indirectly from the use of this content. In addition, all quotations and references have been given in good faith, and copyright obtained where applicable. If, however, we have inadvertently not done so, please contact me so that I can make the appropriate amendments. 4 Coming Of Age: An Introduction To The NEW Worldwide Web Table of contents PRELIMINARY INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................................... 3 PUBLISHING .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 COPYRIGHT STATEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 FURTHER COPIES AND UPDATES ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 COVER ILLUSTRATION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 DISCLAIMER .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 YOUR TASKS…................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 THE CONTRIBUTORS: QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................................................................................... 11 MILES BERRY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 JOHN BIDDER ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 MECHELLE DE CRAENE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11 JOHN EVANS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 PETER FORD ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 TERRY FREEDMAN (E D)...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 JOSIE FRASER ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 STEVE LEE .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 EWAN MCINTOSH ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11 ALAN NOVEMBER ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11 CHRIS SMITH ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 DAI THOMAS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 DAVID WARLICK ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 SHAWN WHEELER ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 ABOUT TERRY FREEDMAN .................................................................................................................................................................. 13 THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOKLET .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 WHAT IS WEB 2.0?.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 WHAT THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 OVER TO YOU ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED ......................................................................................................................................................... 15 ALPHA RELEASE .................................................................................................................................................................................