Web 2.0 Tools for Educators

Exploring web tools and how they can be used to develop 21st

Century Skills

Created by Melanie BroxtermanDecember 2011

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This presentation will introduce you to a small segment of the web 2.0 tools that can be utilized within the classroom either by you (the

educator), the students, or both to develop the skills needed to become 21st Century Learners.

For the purpose of this tutorial, the web tools are separated into 5 categories:o Presentationo Video/Photo Sharingo Websites/Blogso Collaboration/Organizationo Creativity

Objectives:

The learner will identify what ISTE stands for and the standards they have set in educational technology.

The learner will develop an awareness of the Web 2.0 tools and an understanding of the products they can create.

The learner will identify one web 2.0 tool in each of the 5 categories (presentation, video/photo sharing, websites/blogs, collaboration/organization, creativity).

ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) - premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving learning and teaching by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education

NETS - help measure proficiency and set goals for what students (NETS•S), teachers (NETS•T), and administrators (NETS•A) should know and be able to do with technology in education.

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and CreativityTeachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and AssessmentsTeachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S.

3. Model Digital-Age Work and LearningTeachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and ResponsibilityTeachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

NETS-T standards

What is Web 2.0?Web 2.0 has been defined many ways. According to Dictionary.com, Web 2.0 is the internet viewed as a medium in which interactive experience, in the form of blogs, wikis, forums, etc, plays a more important role than simply accessing information. Discovery Education suggests that Web 2.0 is about revolutionary new ways of creating, collaborating, editing and sharing user-generated content online.

These tools started with a blog here or a WebQuest there, but teachers (new to using this technology) found the time and tasks to be overwhelming. With the increased focus on creating 21st Century Learners, these web tool have increased in importance and abundance. This makes it is even more important that teachers embrace the tools available taking time to explore and plan how these tools can be used seamlessly within the classroom.

With new technology appearing all the time, a logical question is where do we begin. Do we begin with the teachers? Do we begin with the students?

We need to begin with both!

This process begins by meeting the teachers and students where they are and developing the skills from there. These web tools must be thought of just that, TOOLS! They are not the miracle in education, but through proper planning, teaching, and assessment, these tools can begin developing the skills of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity.

Where do we begin?

Kathy Schrock has developed a very resources website relating to educational technology. She also has created a comprehensive presentation called Computers as a Door. This video gives an overview of web tools based on various categories. Some of the categories and tools are similar to what you will learn about in this presentation, but many are not.

If you are new to web 2.0 tools and/or still a little “tech shy”, please watch the video before proceeding on with this lesson.

If you feel comfortable with your knowledge of web 2.0 tools, you may proceed through the presentation. However, I highly suggest you take some time to watch the video to develop a better understanding of the additional tools available as this lesson only focuses on 5 categories containing 18 tools out of the 100’s available.

Kathy Schrock - Computers as a Door

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Presentation ToolsClick on the icons below to explore the presentation tools. Additional information can be found visiting the Evendale Tech Wiki and exploring under the Presentation Tools tab.

zooming presentation create on a ‘blank canvas’ import various media saved in ‘the cloud’ with download option public and private sharing available

provides online space for group presentations similar Google Docs it offers standard functionality; however, also includes live audio chat with presentees doesn’t support exports to PowerPoint, but does allow user to import presentations from PowerPoint can be embedded into website or blog

online presentation software allows for collaboration and dialogue about presentation within the presentation marketed for business, but great presentation alternative for teachers or older students can be embedded into a blog or website

online community to share presentations supports various file types save in ‘the cloud’, but presentation can be embedded into website or blog public and private sharing available

Prezi, Zoho Show, SlideRocket, and SlideShare are examples of:

A. Collaboration ToolsB. Presentation ToolsC. Work ToolsD. Organizational Tools

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Video/

Photo Sharing ToolsClick on the icons below to explore the video and photo sharing tools. Additional information can be found visiting the Evendale Tech Wiki and exploring under the Video and Photo Sharing Tools tab.

o Your Visual Voiceo create videos using your own digital media; can connect to photo sharing sites, such as flickr, picasao creations can be published to web

o create an amazing videos from photos, music or video clipso very easy to use and share creations with otherso levels of service: Free to video Reseller

upload photos to create an online story via slideshow easy to use upload, arrange, add music, enjoy! link to YouTube for music without leaving the site publish to the web via blog, facebook, or twitter

online photo management and photo sharing site great for sharing and searching for specific photos options to organize by placing in galleries, creating favorites as well as ‘tagging’ photo with keywords that describe the photo

Animoto, Vuvox, PhotoPeach, and Flickr are examples of:

A. Collaboration ToolsB. Presentation ToolsC. Video/Photo ToolsD. Organizational Tools

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Websites/BlogsClick on the icons below to explore the blogging and website tools. Additional information can be found visiting the Evendale Tech Wiki and exploring under the Blogging and Website Tools tab.

FREE interact/collaborate on the web can control who can post and comment can embed media minimal to no coding knowledge needed

FREE create a website control over who views/edits site minimal coding knowledge needed, but helpful

The Google options…

built by teachers, for teachers

safe and simple blogging platform

allows teachers to monitor and control all publishing

drag & drop website builder to add text, photos, videos, etc. edit text like in a word processor built in themes and templates can add blog page to website to share information and create a collaborative environment minimal coding knowledge, but very helpful

Blogger, Google Sites, KIDBLOG, and weebly are examples of:

A. Websites/BlogsB. Presentation ToolsC. Creativity ToolsD. Organizational Tools

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Collaboration/

OrganizationClick on the icons below to explore the collaboration and organization tools. Additional information can be found visiting the Evendale Tech Wiki and exploring under the Collaboration and Organization Tools tab.

safe, easy way for your class to collaborate, share content, and access homework, and grades safely harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner.

similar to edmodo combines social networking and a learning management system

create, collaborate , and share content online

• easy-to-use online word processor, spreadsheet and presentation editor

• create, store and share instantly

• collaborate online in real time, see changes as they are being made and chat online within the document

o FREE for educators o post, publish, share online content and fileso collaborate and discuss via discussion tabo embed media within the wikio student accounts do not need email addresses

o create a start page for your web browser that organizes favorite sites

o great way to organize and share the best websites with students

o organize educational and teacher resources all in one space

Schoology, edmodo, Google Docs, and symbaloo are examples of:

A. Collaboration/Organizational ToolsB. Presentation ToolsC. Creativity ToolsD. Organizational Tools

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Creativity

Wordle

Click on the icons below to explore the creativity tools. Additional information can be found visiting the Evendale Tech Wiki and exploring under the Creativity Tools tab.

input text to create "word clouds”greater prominence given to words that appear more frequently change  fonts, layouts, and color schemes other ‘word cloud’ sites are available that offer more functionality than Wordle

create interactive posters online

collaborative platform

simple to use photos, music, and more and easily share with others

Wordle and Glogster are examples of:

A. Organizational ToolsB. Presentation ToolsC. Websites/BlogsD. Creativity Tools

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Are you ready for a quiz?

Sure you are!Use the next several slides

to show what you know!

Which of the following web tools could be used for video production within a digital

storytelling lesson?

A. SymbalooB. WordleC. Vuvox

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Which of the following web tools could be used as a way for group members to collaborate on a shared document?

A. WordleB. Google DocsC. Animoto

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Which of the following web tools could be used to create visually appealing and

engaging presentations?

A. PreziB. GlogsterC. Wikispaces

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Which of the following web tools could be used to develop creative, interactive

projects?

A. SymbalooB. GlogsterC. Wikispaces

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Which of the following web tools does NOT provide a collaborative space to organize web resources, allow for discussions, and

allow for multiple contributors?

A. BloggerB. WikispacesC. Wordle

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Which of the following web tools provides a creative way to display text, such as

survey results or frequently used words within a text?

A. SlideShareB. KidBlogC. Wordle

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ISTE stands for the _______________________?

A. International Society of Teachers in Education

B. International Society for Technology in Education

C. Institute for Students using Technology in Education

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ISTE provides technology standards for:

A. TeachersB. StudentsC. AdministratorsD. All of the above

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You are almost finished…Please go to the following link and complete the simple quiz regarding the web tools you just learned about. The

results will help when evaluating this educational resource as well as planning for future professional

development opportunities.

Web 2.0 Tools for Educators Quiz

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Continue for a list of resources used to create this tutorial.

Resources UsedSlide 4 – ISTE website link to explain ISTE and provide source for NETSSlide 5 – definitions of Web 2.0, links provide sources from Dictonary.com and Discovery EducationSlide 7 – link to Kathy Schrock’s educational technology site as well as her presentation video Computer as a Door displayed publically on VimeoSlide 8 – Prezi video from YouTubeSlide 9 – Zoho Show video from YouTubeSlide 15 – Photo Peach video from YouTubeSlide 20 – KIDBLOG video from YouTubeSlide 21 – weebly video from YouTubeSlide 25 – edmodo video from YouTubeSlide 26 – schoolOGY video from YouTubeSlide 27 – Teachers and Principals Talk about Google Docs video from YouTubeSlide 32 –example Wordle take from http://quest-esu.wikispaces.com/Technology+and+Language+ArtsSlide 33 – Glogster in 90 seconds video from YouTube

** Screenshots of website icons/graphics use throughout this tutorial were created by Melanie Broxterman specifically for the instructional purposed of this tutorial.

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