The web 2.0 tool I reviewed this week is called PBWorks, which can be used in education, the workplace or personal use. PBWorks is basically a personal website, wiki, and discussion board all in one online source. The pages in PBWorks are called workspaces, which can be edited just like any word document. You can import images, videos and links. These workspaces can then be shared with others either publicly or privately with pre-determined people. You can also control the level of editing those who access the workspace can have. You can also allow others to just view or read the workspace, add to (write) or edit the contents of the page. In addition, there are other features on the page that are ideal for teachers to use as their classroom webpage. There are workspaces to post assignments, your class syllabus, and keep track of any other workspaces you want to create.
Students can also have their own workspace where they can keep track of their assignments and notes, post homework or download files. You can create workspaces that students can use to collaborate, and since you control who can access the workspace and what they can do that workspace, it is ideal for group projects.
Access to PBWorks is free for a basic workspace. This basic workspace is ideal if you just have one course, however if you need multiple courses, you will have to upgrade to a classroom or campus edition. The classroom edition gives you more storage space and options and costs $99 per year. The campus edition gives unlimited workspaces to up 1000 users and costs $799 per year.
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