1. Blogging & Edublogs participation, not just information

2. This presentation What is the read-write web and web 2.0? Mapping web 2.0 into the curriculum Forging collaborations with other teachers and schools Protocols and frameworks Conclusion

3. Introduction John Larkin  Teacher ~ History  Instructional Designer  Educational Technologist

4. Introduction

6. http://kosmar.de/archives/2005/11/11/the-huge-cloud-lens-bubble-map-web20/

7. Web 2.0 The web itself has not changed The way in which software developers design applications for the web has changed and The way people use the web as a platform has changed

8. Web 2.0 Users own and control the data Climate of participation Users add value as their needs evolve User friendly interface Connecting Networking Lifestreaming

9. Web 2.0 Web 1.0 ~ the web was simply a place for… information Web 2.0 ~ the web is now a platform for… participation

10. Web 2.0 Web 1.0 ~ the web was simply a place for… consumption Web 2.0 ~ the web is now a platform for… production

11. Web 2.0 Blogs Podcasting Wikis Flickr Twitter Diigo Google Reader and so on…. ad infinitum

12. But… teaching & learning? What really happens at school? Educators have too many commitments Time is at a premium “Please… no more technology.”

13. Teaching & learning & technology Approaches  Curriculum mapping ~ matrices  Short sharp units or topics  or  Semester length studies  Collaborations

14. Simple curriculum matrix

15. ExamplesLectureField TripExamTechnology Knowledge Skill Attitude

16. Simple curriculum matrix ExamplesLectureField TripExaminationTechnology Knowledge Skill Attitude http://www.larkin.net.au/024_podcasting/04_curriculum/04_sample_Curriculum_Matrix.doc

17. Teaching & learning & technology How can students learn & benefit?  Constructivist approach  Understanding through piecing together the pieces of a newly discovered jigsaw puzzle  Collaboration, decision making and critical thinking  Taking ownership and exercising responsibility

18. Teaching & learning & technology Teacher led and student run Using technology that is…  Friendly  Forgiving  Fun Keep it simple

19. Blogs and learning Encourages students to write Students will write even when they do not need to Reach out to world Feedback from peers, teachers and the world (possibly) Some students do not participate Some students will not participate

20. Blogs and learning Students link up with the writings of others Collaborative blogs Students realise that their peers can read their work ~ motivating Progress reports Project diaries Field reports Personal Interest Projects (PIP)

21. Blogs and learning Different approaches  Single teacher blog ~ simple  Single class blog ~ questions, PBL  Small group blogs ~ manageable  Individual student blogs ~ challenging to manage The blogs can be monitored in a “news reader” and via email

25. Management Open a dedicated Google Account  Gmail ~ manage passwords, activity  Google Reader ~ review posts Open a dedicated EduBlogs account  Teacher blog  Classroom blog  Student blogs

26. Management Username and Passwords  Same for Edublogs and Google  Never use your banking or financial PIN Be consistent Example:  Username: yearninehistory  Password: ********** Make a note of it somewhere if memory fails you

27. Management Bookmark the three main sites…  Class Blog  Gmail account  Google Reader Add them to a bookmark folder ~ open in Tabs

28. Management Teacher Blog ~ starting point ~ know your way around  You are in total control

29. Management Classroom Blog ~ next step ~ start small  Teacher ~ administrator  Student ~ co-author  eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Add Users  eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Authors & Users  Change roles according to your needs or comfort level

30. Management Individual Student Blogs ~ management challenge  Teacher as administrator  Student ~ author or contributor… editor?  Create via class blog  eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Blog & User Creator  eduBlogs: Each Student Blog > Users > Authors & Users  Change roles according to your needs or comfort level

31. Management Managing Posts  This can be achieved via the use of Google Reader  Or, subscribe to each blog via dedicated Gmail account EduBlogs > Design > Widgets > Email Subscription

32. Management Managing Comments  EduBlogs > Settings > Discussion  Moderate comments via dedicated Gmail account

33. Management Or, simply…. Introduce each student to edublogs Ask the students  to open an account  Invite you to be an author Empower the students

34. Structuring elements Blog or the Wiki can be the headquarters Students subscribe to the blog so that they know what is happening with the:  Wiki  Podcast  Flickr  Other web 2.0 tools The blog or the wiki can be the engine room for the online project A RSS reader and email can be used to monitor the project

35. Structure ~ Example 1 Blog Wiki FlickrPodcastJaiku*Del.icio.us Content Images Audio ~ VideoUpdates Bookmarks RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator

36. Structure ~ Example 2 Wiki Blog FlickrPodcastJaikuDel.icio.us Content Images Audio ~ VideoUpdates Bookmarks RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator

37. Remember… Posterous Simply the best place to begin blogging

38. Thank you