From WikEd
Introduction
Globalization is a phenomenon that is spreading in all aspects of human life. The world we live in is becoming more and more interconnected with every passing day and this globalization has resulted in the recognition of commonality in basic human needs. One of such need is education, which plays a pivotal role in providing opportunities in improving the lives of the people in any society. Even though the need for education is irrefutable, the way to provide for it is highly contextualized based on culture and socioeconomic structure of a region or a country. However, technology is spreading in the curriculum across the globe offering new mediums of learning. Web 2.0 offers opportunities to teach and learn in new ways, using new and interactive methods of communication. However, Web 2.0 presents its own set of challenges including the digital divide, privacy issues and adapting to ever changing technology. Web 2.0 is evolutionary in nature and has become a globalizing force allowing users to gather and interact with one another.
