1. Web 2.0 in the Classroom Who needs it? Stephen C. Veliz Swift Creek Middle School Tallahassee, FL
2. What is Web 2.0 Describes the use of WWW technology to enhance creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users. -from Wikipedia
4. Some Web 2.0 Tools Wikis Blogs Social Networking Social Bookmarking Digital Storytelling Video Sharing Document Sharing And so many more!!
5. In 2009, is it possible to be a good teacher and not integrate these tools into your teaching?
6. No generation in history has ever been so thoroughly prepared for the industrial age. David Warlick http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/?p=298 dangerouslyirrelevant.org
7. Why use these tools in the classroom? Great motivator for students Easy to monitor Allows for creativity and innovation Encourages participation of all students Promotes communication between students, teachers, and parents A new, interesting way to learn
9. Personal Learning Networks Who’s in your PLN right now? What kind of stuff are they doing? How can I find the people that are doing what I want to do?
14. Wikis From the Hawaiian word for “fast” – wikis are easy-to-create websites that are ideal for projects in the content areas. What do wikis do? Wikis in Plain English
15. How can I use wikis in the classroom? Simple websites Peer-reviewed projects Group projects Manage school and classroom documents Classroom discussion and debate Teacher collaboration Post classroom assignments Collaborate with an international classroom
19. This is what you need to write down. Going to FETC? Come see me. Friday, January 1512:00 - 3:00 Ticketed Workshop Stephen C. Veliz http://stephenveliz.wikispaces.com/ stephenveliz@gmail.com (850) 509-7032