1. Web 2.0 for K-3 Students VAETC09014 Tuesday, 9:00 -9:55 Charlotte Oglesby

2. Web 2.0 Web 2.0 is the term given to describe a second generation of the World Wide Web that isWorld Wide Web focused on the ability for people to collaborate and share information online.

3. Web-Enhanced Lessons Using web-based tools can make it easy to develop collaborative, inquiry-based curricula that motivates students of all learning styles and multiple intelligences.

4. Technology Education (2009) Grade(s): K - 2 7.) Use digital tools to access and retrieve information. Examples: online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, search engines, directories Evaluating accuracy of digital content Example: determining fact versus opinion

5. Technology Education (2009) Grade(s): K - 2 8.) Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups. Examples: other states, other countries Producing digital works collaboratively Examples: developing shared writing projects, creating language experience stories

6. Alabama Virtual Library http://www.avl.lib.al.us/ One good site on AVL for elementary is: http://school.eb.com/elementary Which has: Learning Zone – for Pre-K – 2 nd grade Elementary Level has several sections- Animal of the Day, Activity of the Day – and activities for each subject area

7. Thinkfinity Educational content to promote literacy, education, and technology, including lesson plans and other teacher resources, professional development, and links for teachers, students, and parents. Website

8. Hotlist A Hotlist is an annotated, linked list of useful websites that pertain to a particular topic. A Hotlist can be thought of as a bibliography of websites, a list of “bookmarks”, or a “track” of interesting resources. The primary purpose of a Hotlist is to identify a set of meaningful online resources to help prevent yourself and others from wasting hours searching the Web.Hotlist

9. Digital Storytelling Digital Storytelling is an instructional approach in which stories are conveyed in a visual medium using digital video, images, narration, audio files and music. Example using Photostory 3 from Microsoft by elementary student at Uniontown Elementary: Thurgood Marshall Thurgood Marshall

10. Scavenger Hunt Sites Scavenger Hunts for each month Scavenger Hunts Some scavenger hunts can cover topics more in depth and use more than one site.one site. Used to find specific information, not used for critical thinking skills Students visit specific sites to find answers to specific questions-

11. Blogs Online collaborative journal – real world writing Children love having an audience. The instant recognition and approval that comes from a crowd just can't be beat. Employing blogs to help develop good spelling habits, grammar skills, and develop a love for writing at a young age is an innovative concept that has potential benefits. (http://www.rss-specifications.com/kids-blogging.htm )http://www.rss-specifications.com/kids-blogging.htm

12. Examples of Blogs Kindergarten Blog Blog by Guidance Counselor (or teacher) There are several free blog site providers- Blogger is provided by GoogleGoogle

13. Wikis Wikis are simple web pages that groups, friends, and families can edit together. Can use to keep list of informationinformation Can set up as teacher web pageweb page My favorite: Wikispaces -free site

14. Create-a-Graph This might not be web 2.0, but it is a site that allows teachers to help students understand graphs. graphs. Fast and easy- can use as a time filler

15. Internet Safety for Students COS: Identify safe use of technology systems and applications. Good sites for elementary studentselementary students FBI site

16. Webquest A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. http://www.tripforteachers.org/Webquests/Q uests/Un-ohRhymesStolen/MotherGoose.htm http://www.tripforteachers.org/Webquests/Q uests/Un-ohRhymesStolen/MotherGoose.htm

17. Collaborative Projects COS: Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups. Students are to work with others on projects Projects by Jen

18. Glogster Make an interactive poster instead of the ones usually required. Students will be able to be creative and still use writing skills. This has a learning curve- might want to use with grades 2-3 http://coglesby.glogster.com/My-favorite- things/ http://coglesby.glogster.com/My-favorite- things/

19. Other web 2.0 tools and sites Voki- is a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars create Voice Thread- an online digital storytelling tool Antimoto – movie maker Virtual Field Trips APT Plus- should have school accounts already- videos to use in your classroom ALEX- lesson plans

20. Additional ones Podcasts Trackstar 4teachers.org Movie Maker Audacity (sound) Don’t be overwhelmed- choose one or two and start and then add others as you can.

21. Contact Information Charlotte Oglesby PO Box 900 Marion, AL 36756 334/683-4145 X 282 pctechdir@yahoo.com www.perrycountyal.org