Engaging the Engaged

Abstract

This paper aimed to explore, describe and understan d polytechnic students’ learning experiences with Web 2.0 applications and the problems, difficulties and the constraints that the students experienced with the use of Web 2.0 applications for learning. From a qualitative method in exploration of the stu dents’ experiences and opinions with use of Web 2.0 for learning, this study hoped to ga in a more in depth understanding of the students’ learning experiences with Web 2.0 applica tions. The focus of this paper was on the systematic exploration of Web 2.0 applications like Blogs, YouTube, Wikis and Facebook as illustrative and typical examples of te chnologies. The data shows that the polytechnic students enjoyed and are engaged with u sing Web 2.0 applications but this does not mean that students are engaged with their learning through these technologies! The findings of this study would be useful to polic y makers and educationists as it would provide insights into how the use of technology (We b 2.0) as a learning technology could be used to shape the education of a digital generat ion in this globalized millennium.