This is a great video outlining the qualities and benefits of using Web 2.0 in education

 ANIMOTO

http://animoto.com

Animoto gives users the oppurtunity to create a slideshow of images set to music that is either uploaded from ones computer or picked from a selection

SLIDESHARE!

http://www.slideshare.net/heyjudeonline/creative-web-20-learning

 WORKING ONLINE

As said here: Online communication via discussion forums and synchronous text can offer an increased sense of community and cohesion for students in online education. Online education environments and the communication that supports them encourage and support inquiry, team projects, and problem-solving skills.

Two elements of success of online communication in education are participation and facilitator/instructor involvement. Online education can become a more student-centered form of education delivery.

Online communication can provide:

flexibility of access anywhere, anytime

student interaction

enhancement and complements face to face educational activities

prompt and efficient feedback

sharing of information including electronic files

a sense of  group community among students.

group task accomplishment

collaborative learning and problem-solving

peer review and tutoring

opportunities for critical and creative thinking

opportunities to develop written communication skills

Threaded discussions can be used to:

provide opportunities for interaction and communication

provide flexible assessment and performance feedback

provide quality learning resources

provide academic, administration and learner support