A wry look onA wry look onWeb 2.0 Web 2.0

Per A. GodejordPer A. GodejordDean, Dean,

Faculty of Scientific SubjectsFaculty of Scientific SubjectsNesna University CollegeNesna University College

WEB 2.0 is WEB 2.0 is about:about:

A number of positive things, where A number of positive things, where dialogue and interaction is at the dialogue and interaction is at the centre, and words such as creativity, centre, and words such as creativity, sharing and collaboration are sharing and collaboration are frequently used.frequently used.

Let's look at some of thisLet's look at some of this......

CreativityCreativity

What`s the problem?

Information SharingInformation Sharing

” It's only my friends who see me online...”

Sharing and downloadingSharing and downloading

GroomingGrooming

Adult man want`s contact with 14-year-old girl

CollaborationCollaboration

Unprovoked violence, filmed with a mobile camera (Happy Slapping)

So what?So what?

Young people: Young people: Both victims and Both victims and perpetratorsperpetrators

WEB 2.0: WEB 2.0: As a tool it is neutral. It`s use may As a tool it is neutral. It`s use may be both good and bad, depending on the be both good and bad, depending on the person using it.person using it.

Ethical, legal, entertaining and Ethical, legal, entertaining and academic use: academic use: A matter of educating young people.A matter of educating young people.

Thank you for your attention!