Web 2.0 for Teachers
Helping to Create Twenty-first Century Schools
Dave Powers
A Lifelong Learner at
Wydown Middle School
dave_powers@clayton.k12.mo.us

This Online Presentation

This Online Presentation
• was created using Mac and Keynote

This Online Presentation
• was created using Mac and Keynote
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The Audio

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• was recorded using an iPod and Micromemo

The Audio
• was recorded using an iPod and Micromemo
• it was imported into itunes

The Audio
• was recorded using an iPod and Micromemo
• it was imported into itunes
• then it was converted to mp3 (in iTunes)

The Audio
• was recorded using an iPod and Micromemo
• it was imported into itunes
• then it was converted to mp3 (in iTunes)
• last it was uploaded to hosted serverspace
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audio file

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audio file
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Both the slideshow and
audio file
• were synched using slideshare.net
• then the presentation was embedded on a blog
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Before We Start

Before We Start
• If at any point you feel that this session is not what you were looking
for, or even better, a colleague emails you and says there is a better
session going on somewhere else, please go there either in person
or using your computer. BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION.
AFTER ALL, THIS IS ABOUT YOU

Before We Start
• If at any point you feel that this session is not what you were looking
for, or even better, a colleague emails you and says there is a better
session going on somewhere else, please go there either in person
or using your computer. BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION.
AFTER ALL, THIS IS ABOUT YOU
• I am very passionate about this subject. If I get off topic or go on a
tirade, please let me know by saying something that is hopefully
funny about how I need to get back on our topic.

Before We Start
• If at any point you feel that this session is not what you were looking
for, or even better, a colleague emails you and says there is a better
session going on somewhere else, please go there either in person
or using your computer. BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION.
AFTER ALL, THIS IS ABOUT YOU
• I am very passionate about this subject. If I get off topic or go on a
tirade, please let me know by saying something that is hopefully
funny about how I need to get back on our topic.
• Last, to get the most out of this session, you need a laptop and
Firefox web browser. The web runs on Firefox (first lesson of the day)

In this workshop we will

In this workshop we will
• Learn “The History of the Internet” (less than 5 min)

In this workshop we will
• Learn “The History of the Internet” (less than 5 min)
• Define Web 2.0 (less than 5 min)

In this workshop we will
• Learn “The History of the Internet” (less than 5 min)
• Define Web 2.0 (less than 5 min)
• Discuss the impact of Web 2.0 technology on schools
American and otherwise (this is the big idea).

In this workshop we will
• Learn “The History of the Internet” (less than 5 min)
• Define Web 2.0 (less than 5 min)
• Discuss the impact of Web 2.0 technology on schools
American and otherwise (this is the big idea).
• If we have time, we will discuss some tools School 2.0 tools
that are available to teachers (the best way to learn technology
is to explore).

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The static age (before Web 2.0)

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The static age (before Web 2.0)
Readers

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The static age (before Web 2.0)
Readers

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The static age (before Web 2.0)
Readers

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The static age (before Web 2.0)
Readers Writers

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The static age (before Web 2.0)
Readers Writers

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The static age (before Web 2.0)
Readers Writers

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The Enlightenment (Web 2.0 arrives)

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The Enlightenment (Web 2.0 arrives)
Readers
Blogs
Wikis
Forums

The History of the Internet...For Teachers
(hint: this should be easy, it is not that old!)
The Enlightenment (Web 2.0 arrives)
Readers Writers
Blogs Blogs
Wikis Wikis
Forums Forums

What happened to the Web Geeks?
• Now they make applications that allow anyone to publish content on the
internet very easily. Web applications not webpages and websites.
• And they are making millions and billions doing it...
youtube 1.65 billion

So What is Web 2.0?
• The web applications (kinda like web sites) that allow users to
be both readers and also writers.
•Examples
★Schoolwires (web page publishing & more)
★Youtube, Google Video, Teacher Tube (video publishing)
★ Flickr, Photobucket, Shutterfly (image publishing)
★ Slideshare (powerpoint publishing)
★ Google Calendar (calendar publishing)

Web 2.0 Discussion Activity
•Activity (learn through exploring) And Reflect
• Split into groups of three to four teachers.
• Go to this web address...
mrpowers.edublogs.org/
• Click on the post titled “Web 2.0: Its Impact on
Classrooms and Schools”
•Follow the directions on the Post.

Now That You Have Reflected
• The password to the next activity is...
csdweb20
• The URL to the activity is...
http://mrpowers.edublogs.org/
2007/08/14/a-more-global-perspective/

Just a Few of the Many Helpful Tools For Teachers I
Have Learned About From The School 2.0 Community
• iGoogle (Personalized Homepage)
• Google Reader (RSS Reader)
• Edublogs.org (free blogs for teachers - like the one we visited today)
• Slideshare.net (embed Powerpoint and Keynote presentations in blogs and
wikis)
• Zamzar (a way to download your favorite YouTube videos so you can watch
them with your students)
• Wikispaces.com (free wikis for teachers)

Thank You For Attending