Web 2.0 Tools in Devotion to the Construction of Knowledge | 69 Web 2.0 Tools in Devotion to the Construction of Knowledge Zati Atiqah Mohamad Tanuri, Nor Azlina Azmi & Mohd Zool Hilmie Mohamad Sawal Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kedah Corresponding author: atieqah@gmail.com Abstract: The growth of Web 2.0 technologies creates new method in learning process. The adaptation of Web 2.0 as learning tools is due to the well expose of the use of Web 2.0 technologies by students. This study attempts to see the usage of Web 2.0 for knowledge construction in learning process. The purpose of the study is to identify the use of Web 2.0 tools which contribute to the construction of knowledge. This research used questionnaire survey methodology. Based on the findings, the used of Web 2.0 tools assist in contribution to the knowledge in terms of facilitate communication and collaboration from different team, accessing knowledge such as online subject communities, experts and other educators, using lesson videos and clips online and lastly students used Web 2.0 tools in sharing similar interest and create communities around centre of interest. Thus, the used of Web 2.0 tools is a trend among students whereby they can comfortably communicate among their peers and easily get access to knowledge which facilitate them in learning environment. Keywords: Web 2.0; Web 2.0 Tools; Knowledge Construction; Learning Process; Private Higher Education Institution. 1. Introduction Many higher education institutions in Malaysia have integrated Web 2.0 for learning process in class. The adaptation of Web 2.0 as learning tools is due to the well expose of the use of Web 2.0 technologies by students. In addition, this technology gives many educational benefits for the teachers and students. The purpose of the study is to identify the use of Web 2.0 tools which contribute to the construction of knowledge. Web 2.0 were introduced by Tim O‘Reilly in 2004, who described Web 2. 0 as the era when people have come to realize that it‘s not the software that enables the web that matters so much as the services that are delivered over the web (O’Reilly, 2005). Web 2.0 is a platform where everyone is a both consumer and seller of information who defines and designs the contents of the web. The interactive features of the Web 2.0 technology enable its users to actively participate and contribute to develop and enrich the web page contents. Web 2.0 users also become able to create, share and enhance their knowledge, and thinking with other users in the network. They share knowledge and information wherever it is located and whenever it is needed through the web (Hossain & Aydin, 2011). Several advantages of using Web 2.0 are students will be more active to contribute in class in active manner and they also can get connected with people from different cultures, values and interest. When using web 2.0, it will enhance learning process through collaboration and competition among students in their projects (Harris & Rea, 2009). Furthermore, classroom will be available 24/7 for learning process. Web 2.0 of blogging confirms personal strengths and successful leadership experiences, support learning