Activity 2: web 2.0

What for?
Web 2.0 is a concept which is not without controversy; different people and experts have different opinions on the subject. What for some is nothing more than a continuation of web 1.0 (Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web), for others (Tim O?Relly) is entirely new and destined to revolutionise the Internet and the use that society puts it to. The two aforementioned authors head the two opposing positions regarding the question: what is web 2.0 and what does it represent in current society?

It is therefore necessary to be informed, do research, understand various positions, reflect and, what is more important, take a position on the matter and have very clear, well-formed ideas on the subject.

What must be done?
Consequently, the activities anticipated are designed to create a scenario in which reflection and debate may be possible. 

To this end, the following activities will be carried out, divided into sub-tasks:

Sub-task 1
Search for information. There are two positions regarding web 2.0: those in favour and those against; each group shall be told whether they must search for information in favour of web 2.0 or against; the task will consist of searching for information which facilitates an understanding and reasoning of the position that the group has been instructed to defend (in favour or against).

Sub-task 2
Once that information has been gathered, a small document must be prepared (1 sheet) showing the main reasons for being in favour of or against web 2.0; this sheet must reflect the different viewpoints of the group members; therefore, the group members must do it together and it must synthesise the opinion of the group as a whole; if there are any differences, the group must find a way of tackling these differences so that the final product is agreed on by all.

Sub-task 3
Students will participate in the open meeting regarding this matter to defend the corresponding standpoint (in favour or against) and with the first participation in the open meeting the aforementioned document will be treated as a document attached to this meeting; each group member must make at least two contributions to the open meeting although, if the group so wishes, they may name a coordinator to intervene on behalf of the others; should this be the case, the coordinator shall inform of this decision in his/her first participation and he/she shall proceed in accordance with previous criteria.

Nature of the tasks proposed
Individual. Compulsory
Estimated maximum time for their completion (including reading, group coordination, drawing up documents, participation in the forum, etc.): 15 hours

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