2. Objectives To model safe use of technology in the classroom To model frequent and effective use of technology To get teachers interested in using technology To improve professional practice
3. Focus Questions Focus Question: What are some tools that I can use as a teacher in my classroom to better serve students and me? Related Questions: Are technologies such as blogging and podcasting appropriate for all classrooms? Should this technology be encouraged in my classroom?
4. Issues and Teacher Poll Implementation Issues you have as a teacher Issues student will have Teacher Poll Teacher response to questions asked by presenter
5. Blogging? What is blogging? Journal on the internet Posts, comments, communication Brief History Only been around for about 8-10 years Created for people to stay informed about news and other information
6. ACCESS How hard is it to create a blog? No difficult at all Templates for any type of blog you want Websites that create blogs www.edublogs.org www.weblogg-ed.com http://pbworks.com
7. Example of Blog in Classroom Mr. Bohannon 9th grade Science Teacher Created a blog for students http://bohannon.edublogs.org/
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11. In Addition To Blogging Podcasting Audio that can be downloaded as MP3 Video Presentations Create videos Download to blog Resources Provide extra resources for students
12. Importance in Classroom Why is this important Education constantly changing Students are more inclined to use computer Provides extra resources without exasperating teachers
13. FEEDBACK What we will do Possible discussion topics Open the floor for discussion at this time Remember to use the hand raising tool, so we do not interrupt anyone else speaking Further ideas on how a blog can be helpful More input on creating blogs and using podcasts Issues or concerns with creating these types of resources
15. Implementation My plan for teachers at my school Give presentation to teachers Gain feedback from them Create a blog for us during the instruction time Ask teachers to log on and make comments Check back with them a few weeks later to see if anyone is still using the blog or created their own Pass out evaluation form on presentation
