The New The New (and mostly free) (and mostly free) World of World of Web 2.0Web 2.0

Granite Falls School District

School of Rock

September 2, 2010September 2, 2010Presented by: Adam Gessaman & Trudy Sullivan, GFHSPresented by: Adam Gessaman & Trudy Sullivan, GFHS

Agenda

•Vision of 21st Century Learning Skills•Understanding Web 2.0 Tools•Examples of how to use Web 2.0 tools in

your classroom.•Resources on where to find Web 2.0 tools.•Follow-up Tech Session

•Open Question & Answer Lab

Trivia?

•On September 2, 1969 the first ____________________ made its public debut in Rockville Center, New York.

•Please answer by:1. Texting2. Online using computer or smart

phone: http://bit.ly/gfsdpoll3. Tweeting(Results: http://bit.ly/gfsdpoll)

Live Results

Live Results!

AKA: Gen Y, Gen Z, Gen Nexters, Millennial Gen, iGeners

Quote

Portable—and instant—communication is what matters the most. iGeners crave interaction and

tune out the teachers who aren’t engaging or whose classes move too slowly. Often bored in school, they spend their days texting under their desks, snapping pictures and recording videos with their cell phones, and (im)patiently waiting for the bell to ring so they

can plug themselves back in.

-- William Ferriter & Adam GarryAuthors of “Teaching the iGeneration”

Their Perspective . . .

• iGeners see technology as a tool for participating.

•They follow their peers electronically via text messaging and social networks.

•They join together to tackle video games.•They rate everything.• iGeners see the Internet, not necessarily as a

placed for “gathering information” but for a place to “gather together.”

In a typical day . . .

http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/reports/nielsen_howteensusemedia_june09.pdf

Learning 21st Century Style

•21st century students need 21st century skills – skills that prepare them for the world of today.

•Teaching this generation for preparation in today’s world requires understanding the “verbs” not the “nouns” of 21st century skills.

•21st Century Nouns:– Blogs, wikis, social networks, podcasts, software, mp3,

iPad, feeds, Facebook, apps, etc.– Nouns change—and will continue to change over

the course of our student’s lifetime.

21st Century Literacy

•2121stst Century verbs are knowledge- Century verbs are knowledge-driven, life-long skills:driven, life-long skills:

– Being multidisciplinary & multicultural– Creating and problem solving– Researching and synthesizing – Developing content– Collaborating and communicating

From the Partnership for 21st Century Skills: www.p21.org

The Change . . .

• Employers don’t necessarily require employees to Employers don’t necessarily require employees to know tasks related to specific programs or know tasks related to specific programs or hardware -- they require workers who:hardware -- they require workers who:– Are intellectually adept– Can manage huge volumes of information

and multi-task– Persuade and communicate– Create and problem solve– Adapt to change

Job Description #1

• Keep abreast of the rapidly evolving technology.• Facilitate effective/supportive team relationships.• Superior oral and written communication skills.• Superb leadership and interpersonal skills.• A knack for effective time management, organization,

multi-tasking, and prioritizing.• Ability to work well and quickly under pressure.• Basic computer skills/stellar problem-solving skills.• High School Diploma or GED

EMPLOYER: T-Mobile Sales Associate

Job Description #2

• Maintaining an organized office. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. • Have computer skills to include word processing,

spreadsheets, and familiarity with Content Management System(s).

• Exercise excellent communication/listening skills. • Interact with all levels of customers and

management.

EMPLOYER: Holiday Inn Sales & Catering Assistant

Job Description #3

• Two year degree or equivalent experience.• Ability to perform and thrive in a continual learning

environment. • Ability and desire to understand regulations to ensure

compliance while troubleshooting. • Intermediate understanding of Windows OS, web-based

software products and wireless technology. • Understanding of basic accounting principles. • Work independently or as a team member with regular

and consistent attendance required.

EMPLOYER: Verathon in Bothell, WA Customer Care Specialist

Buzz Word

Technology Integration

Blog?

•A periodically updated webpage. Organized reverse-chronologically.

Wiki?

•A public or semi-publicly editable webpage. From the Hawaiian for 'quick'.

Podcast/Vodcast?

•From iPod and webcast. To create an audio file which is publicly shared on the web. Can be a monologue or dialog on a topic of expertise or interest.

Mashup?

•A combination of two or more works to create a cool new product. Like a remix.

RSS?

•Really Simple Syndication. A file format used by news and blog sites for sharing news.

Social Bookmarking?

•A website that allows users to share found websites with friends and the Internet at large.

Social Networking?

•Websites that represent a user's social 'graph' online. Can be public (e.g. Twitter) or private (e.g. Facebook)

Cloud Computing?

•The shift from saving files and running applications on a local computer to saving files and processing data on computers in remote 'data farms'.

Creative Commons?

•Set of licenses to release implicit copyright claims on created content. You may see (CC) or Some Rights Reserved.

•Example: Photos on Flickr creativecommons.org

Trudy’s Fav 5

•Poll Everywhere -- www.polleverywhere.com

•Tagxedo -- www.tagxedo.com

•Screencast-O-Matic -- www.screencast-o-matic.com

•Prezi -- www.prezi.com•Bubbl.us -- www.bubbl.us/beta/

www.edmodo.com

Group Code:

tqze1u

Adam’s Fav 5

•Google Docswww.docs.google.com

•Google Readerwww.reader.google.com

•Better Lessonwww.betterlesson.org

• TypeWith.metypewith.me

• Wikispaceswww.wikispaces.com

How can I get more?

•On-line References• http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/learningresources.html• www.larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/about/

websites-of-the-year/• http://go.solution-tree.com/technology/• http://db.tt/JbJNIkN — Teacher's annotated

bibliography for Web Resources (shared rom Adam's Dropbox)

Overcoming Obstacles

•Access to Computer Labs•Student E-mail Accounts•Finding the time to research, learn and

implement Web 2.0 Tools•Remember: You don’t have to be a

super geek!

QUESTIONS?

Follow-Up Session

•Open Technology Lab . . .– Gradebook Setup/Skyward– Powerpoint or Presentation Set up/Solutions– Classroom Website/Blog: Edmodo or EduBlog– Using Video/Audio/Photos in the Classroom– Anything else?