Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Web 2.0

Technology Ideas for the Classroom

Photo -sharing & Clip-art


  • http://www.flickr.com/- create a class flickr account to upload pictures
  • be sure to tag photos
  • check on copyright information of shared photos
  • get permission from people of photos posted on web
  • try not to take pics of businesses or other identify details


Blogs- can be used as interactive journal. Students can read a passage and then post their thoughts on the passage and comment on other students posts.

  • Be sure to discuss confidentiality of blogs with students to not reveal personal information

Blogs to check out:




  • When allowing students to create a blog, be sure to set rules. These rules include no bashing or disrepestful words against other students. Keep family problems out of your blog. Stick to the topic of discussion on your blog.

Virtual Learning Environment- http://moodle.org courses created are controlled by teachers

- http://www.elgg.net learner is at the center and is given ownership

Podcasting resources:

Podcasting Tips:

  • Podcasting can be used for teachers to record themselves during a lesson and students can replay the lesson later on for more clarification.
  • Negative Aspect of Podcasts- They can take up a lot of room on your server.

Reasons for Video Blogging in the Classroom:

  • Record lessons for students and parents to access in their own time
  • Enable students to do a presentation about themselves rather than only sticking to PowerPoint.
  • Enable students to submit work in the form of a video.
  • Find and use videos as part of project research materials.

Wikis:

  • web page you can edit, add links
  • Capture idesa for strategy
  • Create a resource for others to use

Wiki Links:


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