The document discusses the rise of Web 2.0 and how it has changed the way students learn and interact online. It defines Web 2.0 as a platform where users can actively participate by creating and sharing content. It provides examples of popular Web 2.0 applications like YouTube, Facebook, blogs and wikis that allow collaboration and user participation. The document argues that Web 2.0 tools are aligned with constructivist pedagogies and will require educational institutions to rethink their approach to teaching as students are now digital natives accustomed to these technologies.