The document summarizes a workshop presentation about using Web 2.0 tools and online resources in elementary curriculum. It provides examples of websites that can be used for math, reading, science, social studies, art, physical education, guidance, and other subjects. These include tools for collaboration like VoiceThread and Wikis, as well as resources for specific subjects from the Kennedy Center for art to Stock Market games for business. The presenter aims to give teachers a basic understanding of Web 2.0 and ideas for incorporating free online resources into their instruction.

1. Workshop – August 18, 2011 Litchfield School DistrictDigital resources that relate to elementary Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies/ Web 2.0 toolsPresenter: Sue MacNicollComputer Literacy Teacher and Integratorsmacnicoll@comcast.net

2. a basic understanding of Web 2.0 resources and other FREE online resourcesbecome aware of websites that align with your curriculum, and you will have some ideas about how they might be incorporated into instruction.By the end of this session you will have:

3. The second generation WebDynamic and shareable content and social networkingSimply referred to as the READ WRITE webWhat is Web 2.0?

4. Web 2.0 sites create the framework for user participation, where a site’s primary content is contributed by its users. This shift has moved the Internet from our traditional one-way information flow to a two-way “conversation” in which the Three R’s have been supplanted by the Three C’s: Contributing, Collaborating, Creating — through mediums like blogs and wikisAnother Perspective on Web 2.0

5. YouTube Information R/evolution

6. http://www.slideshare.net/smacnicoll/web-20-and-technology-integration-for-the-elementary-schoolToday’s Presentation on SlideShare

7. Introductions – What are you hoping to take away from today?VoiceThread Exampleshttp://www.slideshare.net/suziea/voicethread-examples-in-education-presentationArthttp://www.artjunction.org/voicethread_examples.phphttp://seventoeight.wikispaces.com/Yr+7and8+The+Arts+IdeasPhysical Educationhttp://voicethread.com/share/155469/Guidancehttp://voicethread.com/#q.b88781.i451086Introductions using VoiceThread http://voicethread.com/

8. http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.phpThe Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. Videos are available of example lessons.Five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: Five levels of technology integrationTechnology Integration Matrix

9. RSS Aggregators –Bloglines, Google Reader: To follow: Richard Byrne, Edutopia, Tech LearningRSS – Real Simple Syndication

10. Free tools that will help you and your students as you work with technology in your classroomCool Tools

11. Print What You Like http://printwhatyoulike.com Print only the parts of websitesSurvey Monkey http://www.surveymonkey.com/Cool Tools

12. Cool ToolsKissYouTubeDownload Helper http://downloadhelper.net Using DownloadHelper, you can easily save videos from most of the popular video sites.

13. Cool ToolsFormat Factory http://www.formatoz.com/index.htmlA multifunctional media converter.Online-Convert http://www.online-convert.com/Online media convertor

14. Slidesharehttp://www.slideshare.net/ Share and get slideshowsCool Tools

15. Cool ToolsBoolifyhttp://www.boolify.org/index.php showing students how search operator words affect search resultTwurdyhttp://www.twurdy.com/index.php Search by readability level

16. 64 Interesting Class Blog Posts https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=0AclS3lrlFkCIZGhuMnZjdjVfNzQ5ZnpiczlxYzM&hl=en_GBBlogs by discipline http://movingforward.wikispaces.com/Education+Blogs+by+DisciplineBlogs Blogger, EduBlogs, 21Classrooms

17. PBWikihttp://hamptonacademy.pbworks.com/w/page/35144872/Hampton%20Academy%20Book%20Reports%20-%202 Oral Book ReportsAbout Costa Rica http://aboutcostarica.pbworks.com/w/page/1250495/FrontPage Student created site about Costa RicaWikis, PB Wiki, Wikispaces, Wet Paint

18. Curriculum Integration

19. Wordlehttp://www.wordle.net/Create and Print word postersGuess the Wordlehttp://projectsbyjen.com/GTW/Using Wordle in a class https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhn2vcv5_157dpbsg9c5All Areas

20. GuidanceGCFLearnFree.org® is supported by the Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. (GCF®) whose mission is "to create and provide education, employment, and life enrichment opportunities for people who desire to improve the quality of their lives".Everyday Life: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/everydaylifeFamily and Consumer ScienceThe Science of Cooking http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.htmlArtNational Gallery Art http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/index.mhtmComputer ScienceAviary http://www.aviary.com/BusinessEconoclasshttp://www.econoclass.com/games.html activities, case studies, debate topics, and links to other sites to support the teaching of economics at the high school levelPhyscial Education Mr. Robbo PE Geek Blog http://thepegeek.com/Integration Sites

21. GuidanceSeven sites to help students choose and apply to colleges http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/09/7-sites-to-help-students-choose-and.html

22. Family and Consumer Science