The document outlines the use of wikis and various online resources in a paperless classroom setting by Blanca Herrera, a teacher and instructional technology trainer. It details the implementation of PBworks for student collaboration and professional development, along with other tools like Google Docs, Animoto, and IXL for homework and interactive lessons. The document also includes contact information and resources for further inquiry on digital teaching strategies.

1. Paperless Education: Using Wikis and Other Online Resources Blanca Herrera March 6, 2010 CUE Conference

2. Background Info Teacher for 13 years Peer Coach and Trainer for 2 years Obtained M.A. in Instructional Technology Attended Leadership Foundation Institute in 2009 Attended iTell-Tech Tools for ELL in 2009

3. Setting Up Wiki Used PBWorks to create a classroom account Had students get e-mail accounts and request access or Created student accounts if students did not have e-mail Set-up folders for each student to save work

4. PBWorks for Students Workshops on: Creating files Making links Embedding source code from other resources

5. PBWorks for Students Students used wiki to: Do their homework Post their essays and receive comments Created links to Google Docs such as presentations Access school web page Access math site ixl.com to do homework

6. PBWorks for Staff Used to post information for teachers Yard Duty Schedule Notes for professional development

7. Animoto Make quick slideshows for: Reading Vocabulary Social Studies Vocabulary

8. Google Docs Students collaborate to create a presentation Samples Social Studies Reading Parent Communication

9. Wordle Word clouds with key words To express feelings Key Vocabulary

11. You Tube Used to upload vocabulary videos Used to play songs for singing

12. Pandora Used on iPhone to play music for Ballroom Dancing during P.E.

13. Math Interactive lessons that can be used with student response systems. Quizdom demo

14. IXL Online math lessons for mastery Creates reports for each skill, each student, troubled areas, and many more Keeps track of time each student spends each day Standards Based Annual subscription ($200/class of 30, $6 each additional student, less for schoolwide)

15. School Loop School web site used for: Post information Upload video tutorials Pictures of events Links to other resources for teachers and parents

16. List of Resources msherrera2010.pbworks.com animoto .com docs.google.com wordle.net ixl .com youtube .com pandora .com Schoolloop: spangler.musd.org quizdom.com screentoaster.com

17. Contact Information Blanca Herrera E-mail: [email_address] .org Web Address: Professional Digital Portfolio msherrerainspires.org Classroom Page http://tinyurl.com/ylrggdj Wiki page: msherrera2010.pbworks.com Twitter: engageinspire Phone: 408-561-0461 Consultant Services Available