The document discusses the development of Web 2.0 competencies for teachers, emphasizing the importance of personal learning networks (PLNs) and social media platforms like Ning. It provides examples of collaborative projects and professional development opportunities for educators. Various educational networks and courses are highlighted as ways to engage and enhance teaching practices through Web 2.0 tools.

1. Developing Web 2.0 Competent Teacher by Kelley Connolly Beaver Country Day School Internet@School East 2009

2. Professional Development Opportunities By Alec Coursa- The Networked Teacher

3. Ugh! There is so much to learn!!! 1. Bystander 2. Gives Feedback 3. Joins the communities (publishes) Start by building your own Personal Learning Network (aka PLN).

4. Where to start? Ning is a platform for Social Networks. The following are networks created with Ning. Classroom 2.0 iTeach Ning for Educators Independent School Network Teacher Librarian Ning Invite other faculty to join

5. Opportunities to Play K-12 Learning 2.0 Wiki Course Pi 2.0 Course Power of Web 2.0 Tools Course

6. Examples Big Dig Project (6th Grade) Big Dig Reflection Voicethread Creative Scholars Project (8th Grade) Photography Class Space Things Fall Apart Project River City Voicethread

7. Other Stuff

8. Questions