As many times as I have used the internet for various reasons, I had no idea there was a difference in the type of sites I was using. After reading an article for a technology class in school, I quickly realized the difference in Web 1.0 and Web 2.0. These are two terms I was very unfamiliar with and they seemed very complicated. I was presently surprised that there is a clear line between the two.
Web 1.0 is simply the way internet was in the past. There is no interaction with websites. Websites were used to gain information and once they were put up they were unchanged. These sites usually do not have a login or any information on the consumer. There are still sites like this such as CNN or other news sites. This was how most of the World Wide Web was before 2003.
Web 2.0 is modern and socially involved! It allows interaction by the consumer. Changes are constantly being made by updates. Information about all areas of a person’s life can be viewed such as level of education, birthday, hometown and much more. Videos, photos and constant text can be uploaded. This has changed the way people keep in touch. It makes it very convenient for a person to keep in touch with friends and family from all over the world. These sites came about in the year 2004.
Many internet users find both of these forms of internet very dependable. People need to research information on a daily basis. They also love to stay socially connected. Both of these forms have been a tremendous help in my schooling. I use Web 1.0 and 2.0 on a daily basis for educational reasons. I do not prefer one over the other. I probably use Web 2.0 a little more than 1.0. Either way, I am thankful for it because it gives me the flexibility to complete school work such as this assignment as I am traveling down the interstate! I found this research to be very interesting and I am glad to know the difference in technology.
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