Using Web 2.0 Tools for Enhanced Learning

Learning Outcomes:

How does Web 2.0 support collaboration and learning?

October 31, 2007

Participants will:

Introduction:
This Web 2.0 Workshop will provide an overview of new Internet tools that provide opportunities for collaboration, productivity and creativity in the classroom. These tools are based on interaction among participants and facilitate social networking in a variety of ways. During this session, teachers will explore these free interactive tools, practice their use and identify specific tools and activities for use in their own classroom. Discussions will provide insight into strategies for implementing Web 2.0.

Web 2.0 Applications: The Machine is Us/ing Us (Read/Write Web)

Web 2.0:

Web 2.0 Tools: Which one will you use?

• Bubbl.us: Concept Mapping
• Google Earth
• Flickr: young people today share all kinds of information. These are two of the tools available.
• Bookmarking: del.icio.us
• Zoho Show: upload PowerPoint presentations and share on one computer.
• Google Docs: Collaborative word-processor and document sharing site.
• Google Reader: RSS Feeds
• Classroom 2.0: Elementary
• UES Wiki

Videos for viewing from UTube, TeacherTube and Other Web Sites:

Social Bookmarking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x66lV7GOcNU
Blog Project Example: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=c4d7336496819a46a1b6
RSS in Plain English: http://www.commoncraft.com/rss_plain_english
RSS Explained more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8G5dFddz8c&NR=1

Agenda

1). Overview of Web 2.0

2). Demonstration of Web 2.0 tools

3). Use a Web 2.0 tool: Google Docs

4. Harry Hahn: Intranet and Wiki

5). Use of Wiki: Harry (Teams)

6). RSS Feeds

7). Become proficient on a Web 2.0 tool and plan a use for your classroom.

8). Sharing out

Questions: Dr. Kathy Hayden: khayden@csusm.edu

Kathy Hayden Home Page