I recently started a web 2.0 class in my MBA. This class looks to be very promising. To introduce everyone, the professor “googled” everyone and displayed their info on the projector. It was interesting to see how open we as a society are versus a decade ago. It was pointed out that as the new generation is adopting these new technologies, its very evident of their behavior and patters of interaction. I am unfamiliar with what exactly defines web 2.0 and hope this class expands my knowledge on the topic. Effective use of the technology will also aid in further business development options especially in our current economic situation where consumers are less enticed to spend the next dollar.
Just with the first class I have learned a lot. The cool thing is that I already know some of the Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook and Myspace. Myspace from my understanding used to be popular but is now being crushed by Facebook. I know a lot of people who have decided to move away from MySpace and migrate to Facebook. I joined Facebook last year sometime and actually like the tool (I am usually a little skeptical about such tools.) Privacy is always a big concern and this class will discuss this topic as well. Facebook allows you to create a network of friends, post pictures, join groups, “email” eachother, invite people to events, etc. Facebook does have security options where you can make your profile as public as you like or as private as you would like. This is good for us older people who like a little bit of privacy. Facebook is actually a good way to keep in touch when you are busy with work, school, family life etc. It can server as a central location instead of first sending email, then sending pics, and then creating event invites.
Just with the first class I have learned a lot. The cool thing is that I already know some of the Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook and Myspace. Myspace from my understanding used to be popular but is now being crushed by Facebook. I know a lot of people who have decided to move away from MySpace and migrate to Facebook. I joined Facebook last year sometime and actually like the tool (I am usually a little skeptical about such tools.) Privacy is always a big concern and this class will discuss this topic as well. Facebook allows you to create a network of friends, post pictures, join groups, “email” eachother, invite people to events, etc. Facebook does have security options where you can make your profile as public as you like or as private as you would like. This is good for us older people who like a little bit of privacy. Facebook is actually a good way to keep in touch when you are busy with work, school, family life etc. It can server as a central location instead of first sending email, then sending pics, and then creating event invites.
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