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Web 2.0 - Teachers, What’s in it for You? :Web 2.0 - Teachers, What’s in it for You? Nathifa St. Louis
Pace University
DCS 861I Final Project
March 27, 2009
What is Web 2.0 and why should we care? :What is Web 2.0 and why should we care? Web 2.0 by Dr. John Thompson
In essence WEB 2.0 is
Vibrant
Interactive/Collaborate
Allows Perpetual Storage of dynamic content
Students interact effectively to prepare for the world
Secure? New security features implemented daily
The following slides demonstrate some WEB 2.0 tools and their classroom applications…
wikis :wikis A wiki is a collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content, using a simplified markup language.(wikipedia.com)
In essence wikis allow educators to create online communities … often for free!
Examples in Education :Examples in Education A Wetpaint Wiki for Pace University Modern Languages Students and Alumni Ability to upgrade to paid Ad Free Site
And more examples… :And more examples… The English Experience
We didn’t Start the Fire – Part Deux
Podcasts :Podcasts A podcast usually consists of a combination of audio and/or video made available for download via syndication. (wikipedia.com)
Podcasts today are making lectures, special presentations and more available beyond the class time!
Podcasts are bringing content to a wider audience in a manner already well utilized by an Ipod generation.
Examples of Podcasts in Classroom :Examples of Podcasts in Classroom Learning In Hand - Empowering Students and Teachers Worldwide
Education Podcast Network - Teaching with SmartBoard
Podcasts for Professional Development :Podcasts for Professional Development They also provide valuable at hand resources for Teacher Professional Development!
The Teacher's Podcast
What are Google Docs :What are Google Docs A Suite of free web-based word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation tools
Easily integrated with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Part of the Google for Educators Bundle
3. Collaborate! Collaborate! Collaborate!
Screen Shot of a Google Docs “Inbox” :Screen Shot of a Google Docs “Inbox”
Examples in Education :Examples in Education Collaboration on a Global History Project
click the images to view the sites
Grading Through Google
Documenting a Senior Internship Project
References and Credits :References and Credits The following sites provide background and additional resources related to the sites and documents used in the preparation of this presentation:
www.authorstream.com
www.slideshare.net
www.wikipedia.com
www.google.com/docs
Questions or comments? :Questions or comments? Thank you for viewing. Please contact me for any additional information or a copy of this presentation.
Nathifa St. Louis
Email: nstlouis@pace.edu