EVOLUTION OF WEB 3.0 TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SECTOR OF EDUCATION

Dr. Samson R Victor; Azim Amin Mohammed

Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

EVOLUTION OF WEB 3.0 TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SECTOR OF EDUCATION

Dr. Samson R Victor, Azim Amin Mohammed

Abstract :

The relentless and unceasing evolution of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) is a gateway to new opportunities, reforms, practices and improvements in the realm of technology–based education. A vital part of this progression is the way Internet technologies have changed over time. The traditional approach of the Internet, also termed as ‘Web 1.0’, which was also named as the ‘readable’ phase of the World Wide Web was a one–way medium of accessing information by the users. The succeeding version, ‘Web 2.0’, came across as a twoway channel, thus enhancing the capabilities of what a user could do with it. The current version that is evolving in the pipeline, known as ‘Web 3.0’, consists of a more interactive and dynamic interface with highly advanced features that empower machines to ‘think’ and ‘execute’ tasks, providing them with interpretation and analysing skills in order to suit the needs of the user. Hence, it is vital to study the evolution of Education Technology with Web 2.0, along with the enhancements that can be ought to the table with Web 3.0, how it facilitates teaching and learning in a progressive manner and the limitations that have to be considered. This paper attempts to understand the idea behind the enhancements in Web 3.0, the major advantages over the previous version of Web 2.0 and the possible future models, techniques and services that can be availed of with regards to Education Technology. The paper further discusses the limitations and drawbacks of this version of the Web and suggestions on implementation in the current model of education curriculum and practices.