New Communication Tools and Whiteboards

or How the Kids took over!

WHAT IS WEB 2.0 ANYWAY?

The technologies encompassed by Web 2.0 include, but are by no means limited to, blogs, wikis, tags, RSS,

social bookmarking, and AJAX. The philosophy focuses on the idea that the people who consume media, access the Internet, and use the Web shouldn't passively absorb

what's available -- rather, they should be active contributors, helping customize media and technology for

their own purposes, as well as those of their communities.

Techsoup.orghttp://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/webbuilding/page4758.cfm

WHAT IS A WIKI?

“A wiki is software that allows users to create, edit, and link web pages easily. Wikis are often

used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites. These wiki websites are often also referred to as wikis; for example,

Wikipedia is one of the best known wikis.”"wiki",Britannica, 2007

WHO USES WIKIS?

HOW ARE THEY USED IN THE CLASSROOM?

Provides:● Access to Classroom resources● Cover lessons/activities● Project-Based assignment instructions● Social networking facilities... Peer Support● Internal and external virtual work space● Student Work (and working) Record● A Forum for debating issues related to ICT

HOW TO GET STARTED?

Useful Advice:http://www.ibritt.com/resources/wp_blogs.htm

IF YOU MISSED IT FIRST TIME ROUND:http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY

Ask an expert (Hailey for film making; Alicia for blog tools; Evo or Pierrick for useful hacks)

CONSIDERATIONS

● Cost ● Access: Private or Public● Pupil/Teacher Safety● IT competence (Me or Them?)● Control (Can I really let go?)● ME+THEM = US ● Save Space. Don't upload .....GO VIRTUAL!●Students need to create own pages or preferably their own wikis.●Make them interesting and interactive!

SET UP A WIKI OR TWO

WIKI STARTERS:

PbWIKI: http://pbwiki.com/ WIKISPACES: http://www.wikispaces.com/WETPAINT: http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/?t=anon

Make it easy on yourself you'll know you'll like it so why not set up an account!

PbWIKI Features

● Easy to use command buttons: edit, new page, save●Edit mode: Link, attach file, insert image ● Security: Private/Public (see settings: access/control)● Navigation: Show all pages to see who has been working and when● Files: Shows all the uploaded material● History: Indicates for each page who has made changes and how to revert to former content.● Communication: Comments● Back-Up: Zip

HOW ARE THEY BEST USED IN THE CLASSROOM?

Classroom experience:http://www.techsavvyed.net/?cat=18

International Links (Horizon Project):http://edublogawards.com/2007/best-educational-wiki-2007/

USING BLOGS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

What is a Blog:http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2I1pWXjXI&feature=user

Helpful wiki on blogs and more:http://opencontent.org/wiki/index.php?title=Using_Blogs_and_Wikis_in_Education

Useful Start:https://www.blogger.com/start

SPACE SHARING

Looking for extra space.....go virtual!If you are using a free wiki or you want to share your/their work with the wider community.

Powerpoints:http://www.slideshare.net/

Example: http://www.slideshare.net/coolcatteacher/wikis-in-the-classroom

Photos/Films:

http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=vPU4awtuTsk&feature=user

WHO GETS TO KEEP IT?

“Mr Miller, what will happen to the wiki at the end of the year?”

How useful is this record?Does it need to be institutionalised?

http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/eportfolios.htm

Sharing Community

Ideals....solutions to problems: http://www.opensource.org/www.openoffice.org/http://creativecommons.org/http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=OGo4sllj9Vs&feature=related

Social Networking in Plain English: http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=6a_KF7TYKVc&feature=user

CleverBoards

Interactive Whiteboard technology

CleverBoard :http://www.clever-products.com/17.html

Mimio:http://www.mimio.com/