This document describes the development of a self-instructional module on using Web 2.0 tools for teachers. It outlines the module goals, which are to define blogs and wikis and select the appropriate tool to meet instructional goals. It describes gathering feedback from teachers during one-on-one sessions to test and improve the module. Revisions were made based on the feedback to better explain examples and tools. Lessons were learned around planning, understanding the audience, and testing ideas early in the process.

1. The Development of a Self-Instructional Module Penny Pereboom May 5, 2008 Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers

2. Module 2 Goal Given a list of Web 2.0 tools, the elementary through middle school teacher will be able to correctly define blogs and wikis and select the appropriate tool to meet instructional goals. Identify Blogs Identify Wikis Identify uses for Blogs & Wikis Identify uses for Blogs & Wikis Identify select Web 2.0 tools 2 What are Web 2.0 tools and 21 st century skills? 1

5. The creator of the blog writes entries (posts) to the blog. The posts appear in reverse chronological order with the newest entries on top. The entry may contain reflections, ideas, questions or conversation starters, links to resources and even multimedia. Blogging is a two-way street. Once the entry is posted, readers who access the blog can participate by leaving comments, thus creating online conversations. Previous entries are all stored on the blog site for future reference. No experience necessary! You don’t have to be a web master to create a blog. Several websites offer templates, hosting, tutorials, and advice. This site was created at www.blogger.com

6. The creator of the wiki manages the space. Collaborators are invited to edit the space. The wiki contains links to PDF documents, multimedia, and/or other pertinent web sites. Several websites will you’re your wiki and provide all the tools you need to create one.

27. Implications for Further Study A self-instructional module on downloading a life after getting your ETEC masters

28. Implications for Further Study Using Wikis to Support Professional Development Coming soon! (keep your fingers crossed!)