Using Web 2.0 Tools to Teach Reading Biography

Abstract

Education development in Indonesia has begun to show its progress. Apart from improvement in the opportunity of basic education, the progress is also shown in the school libraries and the utilization of ICT in teaching and learning. Web 2.0 is the newest technology that has its impact on teaching and learning. Based on the literature and best practice in the developed country, some schools in developing countries have tried to apply this technology. Al Kausar Boarding School has applied Web 2.0 tools in teaching reading biography in Bahasa Indonesia for its grade seven students.