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June 2009
Q: What is Web 2.0?
A: When the Internet was first created, most of the information was delivered in a one-sided manner, from creator to viewer. Someone would create a Web site and you would go look at it to get the information. This is considered “Web 1.0,” or the “first” version of the Internet.
“Web 2.0” is a sort of second version of the Internet that allows people to have two-sided, back-and-forth communication and collaboration. Examples of Web 2.0 trends are socializing on social networking sites, running software applications through the browser, publishing blogs that other people can comment on, and sharing media through sites like YouTube and Flickr.
While the technology of the Internet has stayed the same for the most part, Web 2.0 has come about because developers and users are changing the way they use the Internet. Web 2.0 trends allow users to do a lot more than just get information.
If you think of Web 1.0 like watching a video about trees, Web 2.0 might allow you to ask questions about trees, let you comment on the video or share a story about trees, publish your own video or pictures of trees, and share the video with your friends in Cyberspace so they can see what you think, too.
Have a question for Commander Omni? Email it to: omni [AT] carnegiecyberacademy.com
Alexi's notorious Scavenger Hunt is now available in an online version! Follow her clever clues and use the decoder to unlock secret puzzles and win bonus prizes.
Dana and the Cadets have planted a garden at the Academy to help make the campus more "green." Check in all summer and watch it grow!
Stuart the Safety Bot from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Dr. Keen's assistant Scout have teamed up to help spread the word about cyber safety.
Stuart the Safety Bot
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Trey's Green Life
Trey does his best to live a "green" life. Do you know how many simple ways there are to help the environment?
Choose a Candidate
Join Dana as she learns about how to research the candidates to make an informed choice.
Erika and Alan have made some fun games for you!
July 4th Puzzle
Celebrate Independence Day with an explosive jigsaw puzzle!
Catch the Computer Bugs
Help Scout catch all the computer bugs before the new semester starts!
Alan's Online Gaming Safety Challenge
Do you know how to stay safe when playing online games? Try Alan's Challenge and find out!
Cyber Defense Tip Cyptograms
Can you solve all of Dr. Keen's challenging cryptograms?
Betty's Netiquette Quiz
Are you a good Cyber Citizen? Take Betty's Quiz to test your netiquette know-how!
Cyber Defense Quiz
Have you been reading the blogs on the Academy Web site? Test your Cyber Defense knowledge with this Quiz!
Erika's Crossword Puzzle
Erika's kooky crossword puzzles will put your brain to the test!
Spot the Differences
How sharp is your eye? Can you beat the clock and find all the differences?
Dana's CyberReport
Help Dana finish her reports on Cyber Criminals so she can play!
Crazyman
Alan needs your help fixing his computer before he goes crazy!
Data Overload!
Help keep Scout from overloading his circuits by answering as fast as you can!
Dance! Dance! The Malware Game
The Malware is mocking you! Use your Cyber Defense know-how to defeat those dastardly dancers!
Trey's Word Hunt
Kick back with Trey and hunt down some Cyber Defense words!
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The Faculty's Summer Vacation
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The Cyber Defenders
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Carlo's Cadets Meeting
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Break time
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Officer Ward's Dreams
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The Malware
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