Web Search Lab

The Web Search Lab was created to help give you an idea of how to find things on the web. With the advent of the 'web 2.0' movement and social networks, the landscape of the web is changing rapidly. This lab will teach you some terminology, as well as how to use social networks to your advantage.

Please type the answers up and hand them in with your name, section, and meeting time.

Web 2.0 Map
  1. Definitions
    • Web 2.0
    • AJAX
    • Blog
    • Twitter
    • Social Network
    • Screencast
    • Podcast
  2. Finding Information
    • Blogs: Find a blog about a hobby or topic you are interested in and tell me the title, description, and link. BONUS: If you have a blog, tell me the link.
    • Screencasts: Find a screencast (on YouTube or otherwise) that you like and tell me the title, decription, and link.
    • Search.Twitter.com: One of the many uses of Twitter is to see what's buzzing. Tell me what the trending topics on Twitter are right now. Next, give me the name of one of your favorite public figures on Twitter.
  3. Social Networking: Finally, find a social network (NOT FACEBOOK OR MYSPACE) and give a brief description of what it is and how it might be useful.

Bonuses: Tell me the title of my blog and the URL, my Twitter username, and follow me on Twitter (make sure you tell me your Twitter name so I can verify).