The document provides information about various web 2.0 tools that can be used in secondary education, including wikis, Google Docs, and blogging platforms. It discusses how to create and use accounts on wikispaces.com and Google Docs. Examples of using Google Docs include creating class newsletters, calendars, project guidelines, and online forms and quizzes. The document also provides information on using blogging platforms like Blogger, WordPress, and 21Classes in the classroom, and discusses setting up wikis and online forums through Ning.

1. TechSpan 2009 Chavez High School Marty Daniel Secondary Web 2.0 Toolbox

2. Agenda Cyber Safety Secondary Ed Tech wiki HISD Google Docs Elementary Ning Web 2.0 data tools Wordle and Graphic novel design tools for ELA Data and Graphing tools for Math, Science, SS Virtual algebra tiles Additional information on the wiki

3. SecondaryEdTech.wikispaces.com Create an account Join Edit a page Participate in a discussion

5. Make your own www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers Choose username, password, & enter email Make a Space? Yes Choose a wiki name Select visibility – Public or Private Certify space is educational Click Join

6. Google Docs Use your HISD username

7. Google Docs Documents, Spreadsheets, Forms, Presentations, & Calendar

8. Google Docs - Advantages Work from any computer Collaborate—multiple editors, students can work together Changes/edits seen immediately Automatic saves

9. Google Docs - Advantages Revert to previous versions Collect Forms data quick & easy Students access class presentations & rubrics from home No Google account needed to view docs or send forms - only to edit

10. Google Docs - Examples Class or Cluster Newsletters Class or Cluster Calendars Project guidelines or rubrics Collaborative projects—organize, manage, collaborate! Forms for gathering information On-line quizzes as forms

11. HISD Documents Create your own Share and Publish as a web page! More info…

12. HISD Calendar Sharing Create your own HISD Dates Calendar - http:// www.google.com/calendar/hosted/houstonisd.org/embed?src =houstonisd.org_leo12h8a54cnpluf9bltc0sd9o%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago

13. Google Apps

14. Data Representation Wordle and Graphic novel design tools for ELA Data and Graphing tools for Math, Science, SS Virtual algebra tiles

15. Web 2.0 Toolbox Appendix

16. Classroom 2.0 Selecting a wiki Wiki Ideas Clairvoy Blogs Blogger Forums & Message Boards Ning inEducation WikiSpaces Wikis Blogs 21 Classes

17. Why blog? Use to post daily information – assignments, events, etc. Publish student work – podcasts, documents, slideshows. Put up a blog post on a specific issue and invite students to contribute comments. Weekly newsletters for parents

18. Where to blog? Blogger WordPress Clairvoy Blogs 21 Classes

19. 21 Classes www.21classes.com Designed for classroom use Dual-Layer system Classroom (outer layer) area Collection of student blogs (inner layer) You can setup class layer as public for assignment notifications, but users must authenticate to see student blogs

20. Wikis Collaborate – you and students Knowledge sharing Interactive assignments History of revisions – archive Structure flexible Wikispaces for Teachers – Add free

21. Ning Communication 10 Forums Levels of membership Easy setup Ad Free for audiences under 15 yrs

22. Create a Blog www.21classes.com Click Sign up for free

23. Create a Blog Fill out registration form Make your blog name simple msdaniel.21classes.com

24. Create a Blog Finish filling all the information , and click

25. Create a Blog From the Dashboard: Layouts define the look of the class & default student layout Classroom Homepage sets up the “outer” blog area View Portal - see what visitors & students will see Student Accounts - create & edit students accounts or login as a student

26. Create a Blog Welcome text/about edits the welcome page Categories sort your blog posts (assignments, reviews, etc…) New entry allows you to enter a new post

27. Create a Blog Student’s blog settings area -handle new material Direct post Review new material/comments Review of entries and comments options Make sure nothing inappropriate is posted Requires additional time

28. Create a Blog - Registration Allow students to self-register or teacher created accounts 21classes will allow you to filter to allow only from one domain Use “approve all new accounts” feature to prevent bogus accounts

29. Blog Ideas Student journaling Teacher creates a writing prompt on the main classroom page, and students respond to the comment. Good practice to have comments set to blog users only so you only have your students commenting.