Abstract

This article explores Web 2.0 in interactive learning environments. Specifically, the article examines Web 2.0 as an interactive learning platform that holds potential, but is also limited by learning styles and cultural value preferences. The article explores the issue of control from both teacher and learner perspectives, and in particular the cultural challenges that impact learner control. From the control perspective, the issue of access to Web 2.0 technologies from both cost affordability and government censorship is also addressed. Finally, the article concludes with implications and recommendations for Web 2.0 learning environments. (Contains 1 table.)

Citation

Olaniran, B.A. (2009). Culture, Learning Styles, and Web 2.0. Interactive Learning Environments, 17(4), 261-271. Retrieved March 2, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/64763/.

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Keywords

• Access to Computers
• Censorship
• Cognitive Style
• COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
• computer mediated communication
• Computer Uses in Education
• Costs
• Cultural Differences
• Cultural Influences
• EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
• educational technology
• electronic learning
• Electronic Publishing
• Influence of Technology
• internet
• Learner Controlled Instruction
• Politics of Education
• Teacher Student Relationship
• technology integration
• Values
• Web Sites