18/01/2024
"Let us use the technologies to empower education, amplify creativity, and forge a path towards a more sustainable and interconnected world. Through innovation, we have the tools to inspire positive change, create a more equitable and shape a future where possibilities are limitless."
Web Evolutions and User Participation
Web 1.0:
• Defined the web as read-only, focusing on content owned by companies.
• Started from 45 million global users in 1996 and grew to 1 billion+ users in 2016.
Web 2.0
• Web 1.0 evolved into Web 2.0, focusing more on the community and shared information.
• Described as "the wildly read write web" due to its dynamic nature.
• Web 2.0 features user participation, where content is posted by others through feedback, reviews, and evaluations.
Web 3.0:
• Described as a "read-write-execute" and "the portable personal web."
• Focused more on the individual and consolidated dynamic content.
• Developed various technologies like HTML, portals, XML, RSS, semantic web, web forms, web applications, widgets, drag & drop, mashups, directory management, tagging, user behavior, and more.
Rich Content in Online Environment and User Experience
• Active user participation indicates rich media content on websites.
• YouTube and Facebook are examples of platforms that leverage rich media content to attract and retain audiences.
• YouTube maximizes its rich media content to highlight freedom of expression, information, opportunity, and belonging.
• Facebook allows users to connect, communicate, and grow businesses through its rich media content.
Elements of a Well-Conceptualized Website
• User Usage: The website's usefulness depends on the individual who uses it.
• Functionality: Accessibility is crucial to ensure the functionality of the content.
• Usability: The site's simplicity and convenience for long-term use are measured.
• Influence: Web 1.0 websites, owned by companies, maximize functionality for effective advertising.
• Visual Design: Rich media content contributes to the overall aesthetic of the website.
-Levy💖