Summary
The term E-Learning 2.0" coined by Downes [19] illus-trates the observation that the characteristics of the Web as
it manifests itself today, the Web 2.0", bring forth implica-tions on teaching and learning. Indeed, the above analysis
shows that in so far as one can speak of an innate" peda-gogy of a technological artifact, the Web 2.0 is characterized
by social learning and active participation, as advocated by
constructivism.
In the following section, we will illustrate the potential of
the Web 2.0 extends to research itself. It has never been
easier to assemble prototypes that help to evaluate the po-tential of new e-learning applications.