Web 2.0 Tools for the Struggling Teacher (and their students) Kirk Behnke, M.Ed., ATP/S Education Specialist Region 4 ESC Assistive Technology Cluster conference July,

“A 2.5 hour tour” to “guide” you in the right direction Differentiated instruction A little history lesson Web 2.0 tools Blogs Wikis Webcasts Podcasts Social bookmarking Web 2.0 Resources on the wiki page

Reflections and notes good “point”… “squares” with my beliefs… still “circling” in my mind…

Differentiated Instruction… what is our destination? IT There is an IT IT Teaching is about covering IT IT Learning is about getting IT IT Assessment is about seeing who got IT Time is fixed—The itinerary is tight IT Some kids can’t get IT fast enough IT Some kids get IT too fast Both groups are dealt with as problems The train moves on Tomlinson ‘98 Who does DI already?

Why Differentiate? All kids are different – regardless of labeled disability One size does not fit all Differentiation provides all students with access to all curriculum Just plain good teaching strategies any other reasons to share?

Differentiation means… A teacher’s response to learner needs The recognition of students’ varying background knowledge and preferences Instruction that appeals to students’ differences

Teachers Can Differentiate ContentProcessProduct According to Students’ Readiness Interest Learning Profile Adapted from The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners (Tomlinson, 1999).

Differentiating Instruction Content - what students learn Process - how students learn content Products - how students demonstrate what they have learned Web 2.0 tools helping in these three areas

5 % 10 % 20 % 30 % 50 % 75 % 90 % Lecture Reading Audio-Visual Teacher Demonstration Discussion/ Dialogue Practice Teach Others Use Immediately National Training Laboratories, Methel, Me. Percent of Retention of Learning

The Connected Classroom Connected Classroom

Internet of the 1990’s (Web 1.0) was mostly a one way street Only a small percentage of people using the Internet were publishing content Reference:

The Internet today (Web 2.0) is a two way street Many people are publishing content to the web – video, blogs, podcasts, etc. Reference:

A little history lesson…

Slates (1703) “Students today can’t prepare bark to calculate their problems. They depend on their slates, which are more expensive. What will they do when the slate is dropped and it breaks? They will not be able to write.” Teachers Conference, 1703 Jeni O'Sullivan-Corn, “Picture This: Effective Technology Integration in Schools”

Paper (1815) “Students today depend upon paper too much. They don't know how to write on slate without getting chalk dust all over themselves. They can't clean a slate properly. What will they do when they run out of paper?” Principal's Association, 1815 Jeni O'Sullivan-Corn, “Picture This: Effective Technology Integration in Schools”

Fountain Pens (1914) “Students today depend on these expensive fountain pens. They can no longer write with a straight pen and nib. We parents must not allow them to wallow in such luxury to the detriment of learning how to cope in the real business world which is not so extravagant.” PTA Gazette, 1914 Jeni O'Sullivan-Corn, “Picture This: Effective Technology Integration in Schools”

Ink (1929) "Students today depend upon store bought ink. They don't know how to make their own. When they run out of ink they will be unable to write words or ciphers until their next trip to the settlement. This is a sad commentary on modern education." The Rural American Teacher, 1929 Jeni O'Sullivan-Corn, “Picture This: Effective Technology Integration in Schools”

Ballpoint Pens (1950) "Ballpoint pens will be the ruin of education in our country. Students use these devices and then throw them away. The American virtues of thrift and frugality are being discarded. Business and banks will never allow such expensive luxuries." Federal Teacher, 1950 Jeni O'Sullivan-Corn, “Picture This: Effective Technology Integration in Schools”

Technology (1999) “While nobody will ever dispute the importance of a good education, meeting the needs of today's students has changed dramatically from what it was 10 or 20 years ago. Students today are exposed to a vast amount of information and technology early in their lives. Computers, electronic mail, long-distance learning, and the internet have changed the dynamics of education here in our region and throughout world.” Congressman Jerry Moran, 1999 Jeni O'Sullivan-Corn, “Picture This: Effective Technology Integration in Schools”

Why am I here? “Even though you may not be a theoretician or be expected to do software programming, you still must have a basic knowledge of how technology works and how to utilize it in the workplace.” US Rep. Major Owens, NY

That was then… this is now! Web The Machine is Us/ing Us

Focus reasons for the use of technology on the outcomes, not the tools themselves. Reference:

Participant Survey… Share your comfort level with web-based tools for instruction, learning, organization and strategies? (e.g. blogs, wikis, webcasts and podcasts, social bookmarking) A. I can give this workshop B. I have some knowledge and comfort C. I have little knowledge and little comfort D. I have no knowledge; that’s why I’m here

“Zits” comic strip. Used with permission for educational purpose only. Copyright © 2002 King Features Syndicate, Inc. All Rights Reserved When the student becomes the teacher

Blogs (aka “Web logs”)

Blogs Basically a web page where you can add or “log” information, insights, comments, etc. Teachade.com RSS Feed This is a subscription (i.e. subscribing to magazines) Aggregator Wikipedia Aggregator Software Applications Web-Based Browser-based

Differentiate using Blogs Content – American Heritage.com blogpage (special feature: Immigration) Process – Ms. Howard’s Class Writing Blog (Cool Links – for helping in processing) Product -- Class blog page on the “Six Traits of Writing”

Blogging in the Classroom (examples) Geography blog with language translation Steve Spangler – Must see Science TV

Wikis Fast fact: The Word ‘wiki’ comes from the Hawaiian word ‘wikiwiki’ meaning quick.

Wikis A type of blog that can allow visitors to easily add, remove and otherwise edit and change content, sometimes without the need for registration. This ease of interaction and operation makes a wiki an effective tool for collaborative authoring.

Differentiate using Wikis Content – Holocaust Wiki /tiki-index.php /tiki-index.php Process – hands-on learning with a wiki Product -- SED 379 Wiki

Webcasts

Webcasts… is broadly defined as a 'meeting' that takes place over the web may take the form of presentations out to attendees of the webcast and/or interactive dialogue between the attendees may include audio, video, text, sharing of desktops or files, and/or pictures

Differentiate using Webcasts Content – NASA “get into edspace” Process – Elluminate Live! Region 4ESC – recorded session to review Product – (iTunes) Frog Dissection vodcast PSA in healthclass

Podcasts Podcasting is… "a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar program, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio or video player.” ( Edited from New Oxford American Dictionary, 2005)

Podcasting lingo Podcast – a “radio” show Video podcast – a “TV” show Episode – one installment of the show Audio content – not recurring RSS – makes subscribing possible; push vs. pull Podcatcher or aggregator – subscription software Directory – listing of lots of available podcasts

Podcasts

Why should I care about podcasting? Cheap Interest (highly motivating for students) Web-based Readily available Secure Easy Alternative access to materials Possible differentiated instruction method

Podcasting – The Equipment Computer-based players Portable Players – MP3 Players Considerations for Use Player Types  Audio  Video Storage Capacity  Flash  Hard Drive Downloading and Listening – Format issues Interactive presentation on subscribing to podcasts on iTunes (Dave Hohulin, 2006) Interactive presentation on subscribing to podcasts on iTunes

Differentiate using podcasts Content – Lunar eclipse (iTunes – Ask an Astronomer vodcast – video podcast) Process – Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) conference podcast interviews or Engines of our Ingenuity – Plate tectonics. Product – Technology in the Classroom Podcast (iTunes) i.e. Commercials in German Class, Podcasts from the Classroom

Podcasts in the Classroom The Kennedy Center Look, listen, learn Sounds of China Podpage

Social Bookmarking Social Bookmarking is… “the practice of saving bookmarks to a public web site and “tagging” them with keywords.” (Educause Learning Initiative. May, 2005) In addition to above… Store Classify Share Search And organize information

Differentiate using social bookmarking Content – Allows like-minded individuals the opportunity to connect, share stories, explore content and create “online communities” around a specific subject. Process – Web sites are available anywhere with connection (PDA, cell phone, IM, etc.) Product – able to demonstrate & publish web based research and tag those links

Social bookmarking examples del.icio.us/ -- Delicious del.icio.us/ de.lirio.us/ -- Delirious de.lirio.us/ -- Cite u like Social bookmarking tool comparison web-based scheduling and organizational tools web-based organizational tool

NOTE: Students with Special Needs The internet is the Great Equalizer Computer/Internet motivates Electronic text at your fingertips Accommodates different learning styles Universal designed features Multiple means of representation Multiple means of expression Multiple means of engagement Open source programming

3-2-1 Activity/Action plan List 3 things you learned today List 2 ideas that you want to follow-up on Write down 1 thing you will implement on Monday morning

Web 2.0 Resources

Questions and Contact Info Kirk Behnke, M.Ed., ATP/S Education Specialist, Region 4 ESC or