Learn how to use Blogs, Podcasts, and Wikis in the classroom.

1. Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts, Oh my! Jason L. Smith 5th Grade Teacher West Chatham Elementary jason.smith@sccpss.com

2. Why is technology so important in the classroom? This video can be found here

3. How can I use technology? Don’t be afraid, kids can learn technology extremely quick at a young age Don’t worry if the student knows more than you Establish routines and procedures early! Use it as an independent center rotation or for small group projects

4. Classroom Management & Centers

5. Blogs What are blogs? Blogs are used for topic-response discussions Started by teacher Student responds

6. Blogs Mrs. Cassidy’s 1st Grade Class A Whole New Dianne Edublogs Lab Pixies Voki Fodey

7. Wikis More information based and open for students Can be used as a class webpage Students can comment on each other’s pages. Good for feedback. Can be used for ePortfolios PBWorks

8. Podcasts Can be anything from audio clip to short video Use for research, informative writing, and phonics practice Upload to Pod-o-Matic and then RSS to iTunes (must submit and be approved) Students download from home, and won’t realize they are studying

9. The Great Room 403

10. Radio Willow Web Radio WillowWeb Podcasting Script

11. Preproduction Audacity Windows Photostory Windows Movie Maker

12. Publishing Pod-o-matic iTunes

13. YouTube Be sure to have a media release form!! Teacher Tube School Tube VodPod YouTube Channel

14. Questions

15. Contact Info Jason L. Smith West Chatham Elementary Jason.smith@sccpss.com www.jasonlsmith.com www.themrsmith.com This Powerpoint can be found at http://bit.ly/wotyc2010