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As people view a traditional web page, the information generally flows in one direction. As readers explore the pages, they can read the articles as well as view or download files, images, or video segments that may be posted on the site. |
Web 2.0 tools, including wikis, blogs, and podcasts are based on an entirely different concept. The main premise is that all viewers may also be contributors to the content on the Web. Therefore, information flows in two directions. |
The communication has an authoritarian--"this is the way it is" feel. Viewers had access to all the material, but they generally didn't add any new information. |
Web 2.0 tools are more democratic and bottom-up. Wikis are all about building interaction and shared content. Some people may use the site to access information, while others may use the tool for collaboration that allows them to share information with others when they aren't able to meet face-to-face. |
Web 1.0 sites were static and rarely changed |
Wiki sites are dynamic and change often, reflecting all of the user contributions. |
Web 1.0 sites were closed. Only the Webmaster could add and edit content. |
Wikis are collaborative. The responsibility of maintaining the site is shared.
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