This document discusses using Web 2.0 tools like wikis, blogs, and social networking in the classroom. It argues that in today's digital age, teachers need to integrate these collaborative technologies to engage and motivate students. Specific Web 2.0 tools that are suggested for classroom use include wikis for group projects and managing documents, blogs for student writing, and social networking for building personal learning networks (PLNs) among educators. Instructions are provided on getting started with wikis and building a PLN to find other teachers integrating technology.

1. Web 2.0 in the ClassroomWho needs it?Stephen C. VelizSwift Creek Middle SchoolTallahassee, FL

2. What is Web 2.0Describes the use of WWW technology to enhance creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users.-from Wikipedia

3. Web 1.0Web 2.0

4. Some Web 2.0 ToolsWikisBlogsSocial NetworkingSocial BookmarkingDigital StorytellingVideo SharingDocument SharingAnd 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 Warlickhttp://davidwarlick.com/2cents/?p=298dangerouslyirrelevant.org

7. Why use these tools in the classroom?Great motivator for studentsEasy to monitorAllows for creativity and innovationEncourages participation of all studentsPromotes communication between students, teachers, and parentsA new, interesting way to learn

8. How can I get started?Build your PLN.

9. Personal Learning NetworksWho’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?

10. Building Your PLN

11. So how do I find them?Find someone to read, then read what they read.Follow me at:twitter.com/stephenvelizThen,follow who I follow.

12. Remember this . . .Give back to your PLN.

13. What can I use right away?

14. WikisFrom 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 websitesPeer-reviewed projectsGroup projectsManage school and classroom documents Classroom discussion and debateTeacher collaborationPost classroom assignmentsCollaborate with an international classroom

16. A beginner’s example:

17. Blogging: ExamplesWhat are blogs?Here’s what we’ve done with them this year.

19. This is what you need to write down.Going to FETC?Come see me.Friday, January 1512:00 - 3:00Ticketed WorkshopStephen C. Velizhttp://stephenveliz.wikispaces.com/stephenveliz@gmail.com(850) 509-7032