Web 2.0 and the Social Constructivist theory

Web 2.0 allows users to interact, collaborate and network with each other on the web, through tools such as blogs, social networks, Wikis, podcasting, etc. The implications that Web 2.0 has in education have many links to the social constructivist theory of teaching and learning:

Social constructivism, “meaning that the student joins a know­ledge-generating community and in collaboration with others solve real problems as part of their study”.

(Haugen, H., & Ask, B. Pedagogical Approaches to e-Learning).

Web 2.0 has transpired as a practical teaching and learning tool for educators, creating social constructivist learning environments which are engaging, student-centered and active learning environments.