Module 3: Web 2.0 BGSU EDTL 6120 Classroom Technology

Looking back at Module Create a wiki account -Link class blog into your wiki - wiki address to (to be linked to class -Reading Log (posted onto blog) (available on class Live Binder: ) -Are Wikis Worth It? -The Digital Disconnect -Journal of Learning (posted onto blog)

How is it really helping? “I’m using PowerPoint, isn’t that enough?” Teacher Driven Technology –Benefits: passive learners, quieter, easier to maintain control, guide instruction towards teacher chosen goals –Negatives: passive learners, usually lacks intrinsic motivation Student Driven Technology –Benefits: built-in motivation, collaboration, teaching by “pull” not “push”, problem solving, access at home –Negatives: noisier, requires more teacher prep

A Few Possible Technologies... Airliner Document Camera SMART Technologies Power Point Skype Wiki Blog Glogster Wordle Voki Go Animate Only2Clicks LiveBinder GoogleDocs Edmodo iPad/iPod Drop Box DropItToMe Audacity Flip Camera YouTube Teacher Tube The list is endless and ever-changing. Every time I get on the computer I am lead to another resource... the goal is to establish your need and simplify!

What am I using this technology for? PRESENT SHARE COMMUNICATE COLLABORATE

Wikispaces Free Easy to use Collaborative Promotes a common goal Post classroom information Communicate with students & parents Create a PLN for you and your students How to make a wiki: EXAMPLE... My page:

Blogger A type of interactive, collaborative website maintained by an individual with regular entries on any number of topics. Free Easy to use Widget Support Collaborative Promotes a common goal Student-Driven Sign into your Google account, or create one for free, and begin blogging!

Wordle Wordle is a tool for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. Free Easy to use Collaborative Student-Driven Manipulative Also try

Glogster Glogster allows students to create posters using pictures, text, audio, and video. Students can browse public glogs for ideas then generate their own creative, original work of art. Free Easy to use Collaborative Creative Student-Driven Manipulative Video & Audio

Voki Voki allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in messages. Free Easy to use Collaborative Creative Student-Driven Manipulative Creates Audio

Go Animate Go Animate offers simple creation of unique computer animated stories, satires and sentiments that can be shared with the entire online community. Free Easy to use Collaborative Creative Student-Driven Manipulative Creates Audio

Only2Clicks Only2Clicks organizes all of your “chosen” websites into tabs and topics for easy navigation. Free Easy to use Teacher-Driven Organizes information Focuses learning

LiveBinders LiveBinders is tool that allows you, or your students, to create a digital 3-ring binder that showcasing information. Free Easy to use Teacher-Driven Organizes information Focuses learning

What’s My Plan? On your blog, identify 3 goals to begin integrating more technology with your students. Remember- Think SMALL! We are each more likely to attempt a goal if it is reasonable. We all have busy lives, be realistic.

Other Useful Websites / Resources (21 st Century Skills) (21 st Century Skills) click on “teaching resources” (SMART lessons) (International Society for Technology in Education) (Instructional Technology Integration Partnership) (Web 2.0 resources) (Web 2.0 resources) (free PPT templates) –Click on the “21 st Century Technology” –I will continue updating and adding technology resources to this page. Please feel free to advice or tips that I can add to the site.