Download - Digital literacy
DIGITAL LITERACYWeb applications for the
classroom
Objectives
To model safe use of technology in the classroom
To model frequent and effective use of technology
To get teachers interested in using technology
To improve professional practice
Focus Questions
Focus Question:What are some tools that I can use as a teacher in my classroom to better serve students and me? Related Questions:
1. Are technologies such as blogging and podcasting appropriate for all classrooms?
2. Should this technology be encouraged in my classroom?
Issues and Teacher Poll
Implementation Issues you have as a teacher Issues student will have
Teacher Poll Teacher response to questions asked by
presenter
Blogging?
What is blogging? Journal on the internet Posts, comments, communication
Brief History Only been around for about 8-10 years Created for people to stay informed about
news and other information
ACCESS
How hard is it to create a blog? No difficult at all Templates for any type of blog you want
Websites that create blogs www.edublogs.org www.weblogg-ed.com http://pbworks.com
Example of Blog in Classroom
Mr. Bohannon 9th grade Science
Teacher Created a blog for
students http://bohannon.ed
ublogs.org/
In Addition To Blogging
Podcasting Audio that can be
downloaded as MP3
Video Presentations Create videos Download to blog
Resources Provide extra
resources for students
Importance in Classroom
Why is this important Education
constantly changing
Students are more inclined to use computer
Provides extra resources without exasperating teachers
FEEDBACK
WHAT WE WILL DO POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS
Open the floor for discussion at this time
Remember to use the hand raising tool, so we do not interrupt anyone else speaking
Further ideas on how a blog can be helpful
More input on creating blogs and using podcasts
Issues or concerns with creating these types of resources
My own concerns
Time constraints
Updates
Valuable resources
Implementation
My plan for teachers at my school Give presentation to teachers Gain feedback from them Create a blog for us during the instruction
time Ask teachers to log on and make comments Check back with them a few weeks later to
see if anyone is still using the blog or created their own
Pass out evaluation form on presentation
Resources
http://bohannon.edublogs.org/ http://edublogs.org/ http://pbworks.com http://
www.podcasting-tools.com/what-is-podcasting.htm
www.Weblogg-ed.com