UWS - Using Web 2.0Tools in D2L - April2011

Barry Dahl
Excellence in e-Education
Using Web 2.0 Tools inside Desire2Learn
April 20, 2011
University of Wisconsin-Superior

http://barrydahl.com

http://desire2blog.blogspot.com
An e-Learning blog with a special emphasis on Desire2Learn.

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Features of Web 2.0 Tools

Hand Holding?
Overheard: “There’s a bit too much hand holding going on here. These students need to fend for themselves.”
Also overheard: “We have huge retention issues. Going the extra mile can save a student from failing.”

Text Messaging (safely)

Opt-in for Text Messaging
No exchange of cell phone numbers.
Students can opt-out at any time.
Send alerts from computer or phone.
Totally free to use.
Can embed page inside LMS for all to see.

Add Content with 2-clicks
Share web links with Google Reader

Embed Video Playlist in D2L
Recommend YouTube or Blip.tv

Framebusters

Google Voice in D2Lby Audrey Williams

A Course Content Mindmap
Expands to reveal many links to resources

Use SlideShare for PowerPoint Slides
Upload your finished slides, copy embed code, paste code into D2L. Can add narration.

Using Comic Stripsin Desire2Learn

Using Comics in the Online Classroom

Greet Students w/a Comic Strip on the Home Page

Include a Comic Strip in Content

Include a Comic Flip Book in Content

Traditional Approach to 1st Week Introductions

Comic Strips can be Embedded in Discussions

Comic Strips can be Used in Threaded Replies

If Embed Code is a Challenge, Just Post Link

Just Post the Link – it Opens in the Frame

Multi-page ToonBooks in Discussions

Toon Re-doo for Student Assignments
All students create their own ending to the same problem.

My Re-doo Attempt – Slightly Irreverent
Link to this Re-doo
http://www.toondoo.com/cartoon/586532

All Sample Comics Created at Toondoo.com (Free)

Barry Dahl
Excellence in e-Education
Using Web 2.0 Tools inside Desire2Learn
April 20, 2011
University of Wisconsin-Superior

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