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Web 2.0 in the Classroom
Wikis, Blogs, and more!!
Stephen C. Veliz and his PLN
What is Web 2.0
Describes the use of WWW technology to enhance creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users.
-from Wikipedia
Web 1.0 Web 2.0
Why it's important:
Did You Know?
Some Web 2.0 Tools Wikis Blogs Social Networking Social Bookmarking Document Sharing and many others.
Why use these tools in the classroom?
Great motivator for students
Easy to monitor
Allows for creativity and innovation
Encourages participation of all students
Promotes communication between
students, teachers, and parents
A new, interesting way to learn
Wikis From the Hawaiian word for “fast” –
wikis are easy-to-create websites that are ideal for projects in the content areas.
What do wikis do? Here’s Wikis in Plain English
How can I use wikis in the classroom?
Simple websites
Peer-reviewed projects
Group projects
Manage school and classroom documents
Classroom discussion and debate
Teacher collaboration
Post classroom assignments
Collaborate with an international classroom
Let’s create a wiki now!!
A beginner’s example:
Here’s what we did!!
Blogging: Examples What are blogs? Blogger, EduBlogger, etc.
An example!!
Other Web 2.0 things you should know:
PLN – Personal Learning Network Wikis, Nings, and Twitter!! RSS and Blog Readers
Social Networks Social Bookmarks Slideshare and other
embedables
Tech Tuesdays @ SCMS
http://scmstechtuesdays.wikispaces.com/
www.stephenveliz.com
All are welcome!!
