This document discusses the power of Web 2.0 tools for education. It explains that Web 2.0 allows for a read-write web where users can network, collaborate and embed code using free or low-cost online tools. Examples provided include blogs, wikis, RSS feeds and tags, which help users sift through large amounts of information and connect with others. The document emphasizes that Web 2.0 applications get better as more people use them and that these tools support important educational standards like information processing, global communication and being self-directed.