Web 2.0 Scavenger Hunt
This "quiz" Scavenger Hunt is designed to support the March 27th Web 2.0 Workshop at Monocacy Middle School.
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What is Web 2.0? (Link)
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Frequent chronological publication on the web of personal thoughts and opinions for other Internet users to read.
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A new set of tools that allows users to colaborate ideas through new mediums of expression.
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A collaborative website which can be directly edited by anyone with access to it.
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A form of distributing digital audio and video files over the Internet, typcialy for convenient use on a portable media devices such as an MP3 player.
Correct Answer
B. A new set of tools that allows users to colaborate ideas through new mediums of expression.Explanation
Web 2.0 refers to a new set of tools that enable users to collaborate and share ideas through various mediums of expression. This includes platforms such as social media, blogs, wikis, and other interactive websites where users can actively participate and contribute content. Web 2.0 emphasizes user-generated content and encourages collaboration and interaction among internet users.Rate this question:
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What is a wiki? (Link)
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Frequent chronological publication on the web of personal thoughts and opinions for other Internet users to read.
- B.
A new set of tools that allows users to colaborate ideas through new mediums of expression.
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A collaborative website which can be directly edited by anyone with access to it.
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A form of distributing digital audio and video files over the Internet, typcialy for convenient use on a portable media devices such as an MP3 player.
Correct Answer
C. A collaborative website which can be directly edited by anyone with access to it.Explanation
A wiki is a collaborative website that allows anyone with access to it to directly edit its content. This means that users can contribute, modify, and delete information on the website, making it a platform for collaborative knowledge creation and sharing. Unlike other forms of online publication, a wiki encourages active participation and input from its users, promoting a collective effort in creating and maintaining its content.Rate this question:
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What is a podcast? (Link)
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Frequent chronological publication on the web of personal thoughts and opinions for other Internet users to read.
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A new set of tools that allows users to colaborate ideas through new mediums of expression.
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A collaborative website which can be directly edited by anyone with access to it.
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A form of distributing digital audio and video files over the Internet, typcialy for convenient use on a portable media devices such as an MP3 player.
Correct Answer
D. A form of distributing digital audio and video files over the Internet, typcialy for convenient use on a portable media devices such as an MP3 player. -
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(Link) What is a Web 2.0 site? One that allows you to....(choose all that apply)
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Communicate with others
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Collaborate with others
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Edit other users' posts and contributions
- D.
Embed sections or tools from other sites
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Do your job more efficiently!
Correct Answer(s)
A. Communicate with others
B. Collaborate with others
C. Edit other users' posts and contributions
D. Embed sections or tools from other sites
E. Do your job more efficiently!Explanation
A Web 2.0 site is a platform that allows users to communicate and collaborate with others. It also allows users to edit other users' posts and contributions, embed sections or tools from other sites, and ultimately helps users to do their job more efficiently.Rate this question:
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_______ (Link) is a group of page definitions coded into a website that provides information to the search engine to describe content. These Web 2.0 tools use this as the basis for organizing - Delicious, Hitchhikr
Correct Answer(s)
tagging
tag
folksonomyExplanation
Tagging is a feature used in Web 2.0 tools like Delicious and Hitchhikr to organize content. It involves assigning descriptive keywords or tags to web pages or other forms of content. These tags provide information to the search engine and help in categorizing and retrieving relevant content. This process of organizing content using user-generated tags is known as folksonomy. Therefore, the correct answer is tagging, tag, folksonomy.Rate this question:
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___ ___ ___ (Link) is a format for delivering regularly changed web content. It allows the retrieving of content of interest. Common readers are: News Gator, NetVibes, IGoogle, Google Reader, My Yahoo
Correct Answer(s)
RSS
Rich Site Summary
Real Simple SyndicationExplanation
RSS (Rich Site Summary or Real Simple Syndication) is a format for delivering regularly changed web content. It allows users to retrieve and read content of interest from various sources. Commonly used readers for RSS include News Gator, NetVibes, IGoogle, Google Reader, and My Yahoo.Rate this question:
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Blogging (Link) - How can a teacher use blogs with students?
Correct Answer(s)
create book discussions (great for literature circles or book reports)
post prompts for writing
communicate with parents and students about classroom news, policies, and events
journal writing online
publish student work (writing, photos, video, etc.)Explanation
Teachers can use blogs with students in various ways. They can create book discussions, which are beneficial for literature circles or book reports. Blogs can also be used to post prompts for writing, allowing students to practice their writing skills. Additionally, teachers can use blogs to communicate with parents and students about classroom news, policies, and events. Blogs can serve as a platform for journal writing online, providing students with a space to reflect and express their thoughts. Lastly, teachers can use blogs to publish student work, including writing, photos, videos, and more.Rate this question:
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Customized Start Pages (Link) allow the user to customize content from the web easily and quickly. The user can add: RSS feeds, gadgets and widgets that are of interest to you - your students. Customized start pages are very useful for posting daily information such as vocabulary, homework, interesting content, weather, daily links, calendars, calculators, things to remember etc.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Customized start pages allow users to personalize and tailor the content they see from the web. They can add RSS feeds, gadgets, and widgets that are of interest to them. This is particularly useful for teachers who can use customized start pages to post daily information such as vocabulary, homework, interesting content, weather, daily links, calendars, calculators, and things to remember. Therefore, the statement that customized start pages allow users to customize content from the web easily and quickly is true.Rate this question:
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Blogging (Link)- How do we make blogging safe for students? (Choose all that apply)
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Make sure to obtain proper parent/guardian permissions before blogging
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Use student #'s, initials, first names only, or pseudonyms to create posts
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Set-up blog so that comments do not appear until approved by the teacher (you can monitor comments by email or dashboard notification)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Make sure to obtain proper parent/guardian permissions before blogging
B. Use student #'s, initials, first names only, or pseudonyms to create posts
C. Set-up blog so that comments do not appear until approved by the teacher (you can monitor comments by email or dashboard notification)Explanation
To ensure the safety of students while blogging, it is important to obtain proper parent/guardian permissions before allowing them to blog. This ensures that parents are aware of their child's online activities and can provide consent. Additionally, using student numbers, initials, first names only, or pseudonyms to create posts helps to protect their identities and maintain their privacy. Lastly, setting up the blog so that comments do not appear until approved by the teacher allows for moderation and ensures that inappropriate or harmful comments are not visible to students.Rate this question:
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Wiki - Watch the video and explore the links on this page - http://fcpstech.wikispaces.com/WikisWrite one sentence explaining how a wiki might be used to support teaching/learning.
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Flicker (Link) is an site that allows you to mange and share...
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Podcast
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Blogs
- C.
Photos
- D.
Timelines
Correct Answer
C. pHotosExplanation
Flicker (Link) is a website that allows users to manage and share their photos. It provides a platform for individuals to upload, organize, and showcase their photo collections. Users can create albums, add tags, and share their photos with others. Flicker also offers various features like photo editing tools, privacy settings, and the ability to join communities and participate in discussions related to photography. Therefore, the correct answer is photos.Rate this question:
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(Link) Web 2.0 tool that create quizzes, surveys and polls for your website, blog or wiki.
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Quizlet
- B.
MyStudiyo
- C.
Polldaddy
Correct Answer
C. PolldaddyExplanation
Polldaddy is the correct answer because it is a web 2.0 tool that allows users to create quizzes, surveys, and polls for their websites, blogs, or wikis. It offers a user-friendly interface and a variety of customization options, making it a popular choice for creating interactive content.Rate this question:
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(Link) Slideshare, Animoto, Bubbleshare, Zoho Notebook, Scrapblog, Babberize, Glogster, Jing, Kerpoof and Voki are Web 2.0 _________
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Concept Mapping Tools
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Interactive Learning Tools
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Photo Sharing Tools
- D.
Presentation Tools
Correct Answer
D. Presentation ToolsExplanation
The given websites, such as Slideshare, Animoto, Bubbleshare, etc., are all commonly used for creating and sharing presentations. These platforms provide users with tools and features to create visually appealing and interactive presentations, making them ideal for presentations in various settings, including business, education, and personal use. They allow users to upload, customize, and share their presentations online, making it easy to collaborate and present information effectively. Therefore, these websites can be categorized as Presentation Tools.Rate this question:
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