Incorporating Web 2.0 in the Classroom FBLA NFLC Workshop Mary Beth Tomlinson Fall 2011
What is Web 2.0? Interactive web pages blogs wikis Web applications user hosted, usually free applications
The Good... FREE!! Allows for global collaboration Much more interesting than the static web Did I mention - FREE??
The Not So Good... Concerns about information sharing when signing up Concerns about data storage Concerns about loss of connection Concerns about validity of information
3E Institute Educator 500 Project Awarded in 2011 Came from the need to teach Software Applications Students researched Web 2.0 applications created a Powerpoint created a Word Document detailing how to get started
Photoshop
Audacity
Will You Type with Me?
Shmoop
Edutecher.com
Processing
About Me FBLA Adviser for 13 years Currently Adviser to Downingtown STEM Academy PA Regional Adviser - Region 9 Teach Computer Science classes 2011 Recipient of Educator 500 Award from the 3E Institute