This document discusses using various Web 2.0 tools like wikis and blogs in the classroom. It describes how wikis allow for collaboration and sharing of information among users. It provides examples of how teachers can use wikis and blogs for student projects, classroom discussions, and collaborating with other classrooms. The document encourages using these tools to motivate and engage students in new and creative ways of learning.

1. Web 2.0 in the Classroom Wikis, Blogs, and more!! Stephen C. Veliz and his PLN

2. What is Web 2.0 Describes the use of WWW technology to enhance creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users. -from Wikipedia

3. Some Web 2.0 Tools Wikis Blogs Social Networking Social Bookmarking Document Sharing and many others.

4. Why use these tools in the classroom? Great motivator for students Easy to monitor Allows for creativity and innovation Encourages participation of all students Promotes communication between students, teachers, and parents A new, interesting way to learn

5. Wikis From the Hawaiian word for “fast” – wikis are easy-to-create websites that are ideal for projects in the content areas. What do wikis do? Here’s Wikis in Plain English

6. How can I use wikis in the classroom? Simple websites Peer-reviewed projects Group projects Manage school and classroom documents Classroom discussion and debate Teacher collaboration Post classroom assignments Collaborate with an international classroom

7. Let’s create a wiki now!!

8. A beginner’s example: Here’s what we did!!

9. Blogging: Examples What are blogs? Here’s what we’ve done with them this year.

10. Other Web 2.0 things you should know: PLN – Personal Learning Network Wikis, Nings, and Twitter!! RSS and Blog Readers Social Networks Social Bookmarks Slideshare and other ebedables