PAWS Workshop

April 10, 2009

Agenda

• Grant administrative topics• Web 2.0

– Discussion of instructional uses

• Copyright and open content resources– Discussion of instructional uses

• Tech basics videos• Movie making

– Discussion of instructional uses– Hands on time

What is Web 2.0?

• Web-based tools that run in a browser – NO SOFTWARE INSTALLATION required

• Content is accessible from anywhere

• Easy to edit

Why are many Web 2.0 sites blocked?

• Security concerns because on some sites any user can edit

• HOWEVER, as the creator, you have the choice of how public or private these sites are.

• These are real world, 21st century tools, and students are using them with or without us.

Wikis

• Web pages that are easy to edit

• Instructional uses:– Class web pages– Online textbooks– Class notes or study guides– Book discussions– E-portfolios

Blogs

• Online journals with one primary author and ability to comment

• Instructional uses:– Formative assessment

(Q&A, reflective writing)– Book talks– Parent communications– Professional learning dialogue groups

Document Sharing

• Online versions of Office-like tools (Word, Excel, PPT)

• Instructional uses:– Student writing (individual or collaborative)– Paperless grading– Portfolios– Student assessment tracking– Meeting notes– Grants

Social Networks

• Online communities of people with similar interests

• Instructional uses:– Professional development and learning

communities– Online writing communities– Group project organization

Shared Multimedia

• Online ways to publish and share clip art, photos, video, music, and more

• Instructional uses:– Free, legal resources for presentations– Instructional videos – Podcasts– Differentiating instruction

More

• Online graphic organizers

• Social bookmarking

• Online photo editing

• Digital storytelling

• Online surveys and assessment tools

• Online course management

Web 2.0 Discussion

• How could you use these tools in your classroom? For your own professional development?– Wikis, blogs, doc sharing, social networks,

shared multimedia