The concept of Web 2.0 is interesting, especially as the terminology and tools have been around for so long, they are becoming a way to describe a multitude of tools, many of which are done so incorrectly. Similar to many physical technologies, it seems that the ability for people to adapt is actually restricting the growth of the tools that could be possible with the scope of programming languages and server-side scripting available. As a consequence, the tools are built on interfaces that are not evolved, and are often hard to learn and difficult to sustain interest in. In comparison, the streamline design of iOS software (and subsequently WebKit, the web port of iOS) enables sophisticated designs and application development, maintaining user interaction and consistency, so evolved interface design can prevail.
Nonetheless, the nature of the web is enabling us, the user, to see the possibilities and expect more from developers. It would be good to see the educational community adapt to these technologies at a higher rate, so the potential can be realised both for students and for facilitators.
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