This workshop aims to expose educators to new Web 2.0 tools and how they can be integrated into classroom practice. Participants will learn how to use tools like Glogster, Photopeach, Blogger, and Wikispaces through hands-on activities using Google Sites and Docs. The goal is to help narrow the achievement gap by promoting the use of technology both in and out of the classroom.

1. Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching and Learning Workshop Wendy Gibson’s e-learning initiative

2. Summary Web 2.0 tools have opened the door for collaboration and expanded opportunities for teaching and learning. How to immerse educators in technology has not always followed an easy path This workshop seeks to expose educators to new Web 2.0 tools and share how they can be integrated into regular classroom practice.

3. What, why, and for whom? This end of year workshop explores a variety of free Web 2.0 tools available to educators. Participants will learn how to use Web 2.0 tools by creating with Web 2.0 tools. The need for this workshop rises from desired goal of narrowing the achievement gap and technology desert by bridging out-of- school practice with in-school use.

4. Tools to support educators Educators are ready for the next wave of technology integration and need training. New technology opportunities are available over the web at no cost. Research shows increased student engagement and motivation with Web 2.0 tools leads to new learning which reaches a multitude of learning styles and modalities.

5. Platform and Application: Google Sites This workshop will use Google Sites Activities will launch from the facilitator's web page which immerses participants in a variety of tools Web 2.0 tools explored include Glogster, Photopeach, Blogger, Wikispaces, Google Docs

6. Google Sites

7. Activities Creating a personal story with Web 2.0 tool Discussing tools and their integration using Google Docs Articles and tutorials linked within website Classroom website, whole group Google Doc, grade level team Google Doc, individual blog or wiki Final project

8. Activities - a bit of background

9. Criteria for Successful Completion Each participant will actively engage in weekly discussions, responding to facilitator's prompt and colleagues input. The workshop will enlighten members on Web 2.0 tools and will allow time for creating and collaboration for classroom use. Participants will use Google Sites to create a website, Google Doc, and blog or wiki. The final project will involve integration of new tools into a lesson plan.