League for Innovation in the Community CollegeSTEMtech

October 31 - November 3, 2010Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts

Orlando, Florida

Presentation Title: Using Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance Your Courses

Using free Web 2.0 applications, participants create tools for classes and other uses. Examples of applications presented include slide shows and movies, icon and avatar creation, mobile application surveys, question and answer sites, wikis, website

templates, and more.

Presentation Date: 11/02/2010

Presentation Start Time: 8:00 AM

Presentation Location: Southern Hemisphere I-V, Fifth Level

Professor Gina M. Bowers-Miller

Harrisburg Area Community College

One HACC Drive

122G John Hall Technology Center

Harrisburg, PA 17110

gmbowers@hacc.edu

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Using WEB 2.0 Tools to Enhance Your Courses

Are we paying attention to how our classrooms are changing? See video below…http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/t4/content/view/221/35/ created by Darren Draper

Student learning environments have changed Students need to be active/involved in learning Short attention span Video game generation Cell phone focused!

Current student view of their learning environment:

Blackboards to Blackberries: Mobile Learning Buzzes Across Schools an... http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/508/blackboards-to-blackberries-mobile-learning-buzzes-across-schools-and-universities

Slide Shows and MoviesWHY:

Alternative to PowerPoint Mobile friendly Can create a file that can be uploaded to many websites Fun & interactive way from students or groups to share information, assignments, or

presentations

1. www.slideshare.com - Created PowerPoint presentation, converted files and uploaded to Facebook as stand alone slideshow. Can be used to share presentations, documents and professional videos.

2. www.prezi.com- Presentation software offers 100 MB free storage. Save, upload to web, share etc

3. www.vimeo.com- Video sharing site4. www.animoto.com- Create & share videos via email, Facebook, YouTube, free iPhone app or burn

to DVD.

Other options:www.capzles.com (Digital Slide Shows)

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www.everyscape.com (View Inside Buildings- Virtual Tours)www.fotoflexer.com (Online Photo Editing)www.LuLu.com (Publish a book)www.picnik.com (Online Photo Editing)www.photosynth.com (Combines photos from many sources)

Avatars

WHY:

Form of expression- match the student with the Avatar! Fun- students enjoy seeing avatars that look like them- used in many applications Can be used as your image in online class Paste in signature lines of email Used on various mobile devices Add to your syllabi

1. www.weeworld.com

Right click and save the image then attach to signature lines in email etc…

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2. www.voki.com

Voki is a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email messages.

Mobile Surveys In ClassWHY:

Shy students- helps them open up and participate Ice breaker or warm-up for the class Adds variety to your class More fun than raising your hand or shouting out an answer in class Increase student attention and involvement Real-time…students more likely to pay attention looking for results from others Text to & from phone or computer (some apps) Can upload to Facebook or other website (some apps) Can be anonymous (depending upon the software being used) Instant feedback! Immediate Gratification!

1. www.polleverywhere.com

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Simple text message voting application that works well for live audiences People vote by sending text messages (or using Twitter) to options displayed on-screen. The poll that is embedded within the presentation or web page will update in real time. Can control privacy settings Our basic plan is free. It allows an unlimited number of polls, and up to 30 votes per poll.

The poll can receive votes offline, but need Internet connection to show live results

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Start Poll

To use as a slide show- click button to add as slide, then click the Presentation button in PowerPoint- it goes to a full screen mode and your results will appear as they come in …LIVE!

Keyword View

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Screen showing number of responses…

Summary Table

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Live Chart

Embed it into your website…

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Summary View

2. http://www.joopz.com/how-it-works Joopz -text to phone or computer. Can upload to Facebook or other website.

Mobile Question & Answer Sites

WHY:

Burning desire to know something Playing a trivia game where mobile help is allowed Impress your friends Need legitimate help with a question Want to know what movie is playing Need directions Need zip code, phone number or area code In - class project

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1. http://www.google.com/mobile/products/sms.html#p=default Google SMS

text message your search query to 466453 ('GOOGLE' on most devices)

2. www.chacha.com – ask anything. Answered by real people in seconds. Student employees.

Wiki Sites

1. www.pbwiki.com * Collaboration-invite members & set permissions

2. www.zohowiki.com * Easy online workspace and storage3. www.sites.google.com * Free

Mobile Productivity Suites

1. www.zoho.com * Apps mimic popular office software2. www.docs.google.com * Collaborate for Free online

Blogs1. www.livejournal.com * Thought, idea or knowledge sharing2. www.blogger.com * Can be public or private

Web Applications Index

http://www.go2web20.net/

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References & Interesting Links:

Blackboards to Blackberries: Mobile Learning Buzzes Across Schools an... http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/508/blackboards-to-blackberries-mobile-learning-buzzes-across-schools-and-universities

Cell Phones for Learninghttp://teachdigital.pbworks.com/cellphones

Free Technology for Teachers http://freetech4teachers.blogspot.com/A blog featuring reviews and integration ideas for free technology. The blog also offers an extensive list of free technology resources.

Geary, Mark (2008) Supporting Cell Phone Use in the Classroom. http://www.homepages.dsu.edu/mgeary/vita/cellphones.pdf

Going Digital in the Classroomhttp://www.forsythcountyschools.org/its/sbeck/digital/goingdigital.htmA number of ideas for using digital pictures in the classroom. This webpage also includes links for additional ideas.

Google SMS Mobile Retrieved October 5 from http://www.google.com/mobile/products/sms.html#p=default

McNeal, T. & van't Hooft, M. (2006) Anywhere, Anytime: Using Mobile Phones for Learning. Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology Vol.2, Number 2. Retrieved Aug. 10,2008 from http://www.rcetj.org/index.php/rcetj/article/view/91

MyWorkshopsMyWorkshops simplifies staff development. Workshop participants register online for courses you are offering. Simply enter basic information about the course, specify the maximum number of participants, and let MyWorkshops handle the chore of registering users and keeping track of the participants.http://www.myworkshops.com/

New Tools “Cell Phones as Classroom Learning Tools” http://k12onlineconference.org/?p=152

Paying Attention Video-http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/t4/content/view/221/35/

PBS Teachers Connecthttp://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/PBS Teachers Connect is an online community of educators exchanging information on digital media and technology. Membership also includes a number of benefits from PBS.

School 2.0http://etoolkit.org/etoolkit/School 2.0 is an eToolkit for schools and school districts wanting to develop a long-term education plan that includes technology. The offers resources and tools to inspire discussion in school communities.

Teaching & Technologyhttp://teachingtechnology.suite101.com/This website is an online clearinghouse for articles on teaching and technology written by freelance writers.

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Technology Integrationhttp://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/t4/content/section/8/37/Many great resources, training etc!

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