Using Web 2.0 in the Classroom

I know that some of you had asked about creating your own webpage.  I just came across a great site which allows you to do just that!  It even gives you step by step instructions!

check out www.freewebs.com for more information.

Over the last 11 (or so) weeks I have introduced you to a multitude of of different Web 2.0 tools.  Now it’s your turn to reflect about what you’ve learned.  What part of Web 2.0 did you like the best?  How do you think you will use Web 2.0 tools in your classroom?  What would you suggest I do for next year’s class?  This reflection counts as your final class.  Please include you first name and the first letter of your last name in your reflection. 

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Hello- some of you may have heard that I am out sick again today.  Which is true.  However, since this is the last class I am going to come in for your presentations this afternoon.  Class is not cancelled today.

Make your own website, wiki, etc. Check it out and let me know what you think!

http://www.wetpaint.com

We have covered a lot of information over the last nine weeks.  From Google features to social bookmarking, you have learned quite a few ways to enhance your classroom instruction.  Now it’s your turn to develop a product that you can potentially use in your classroom.  So, what would you like to review?  Let me know what you want to review or learn more about.  See you next week!

Social Bookmarking, a term coined by the social bookmarking site del.icio.us, is a way for internet users to store, organize, search, and manage bookmarks of webpages online.  Social Bookmarking technically began in 1996.  However, it really took of in 2003 with the creation of the social bookmarking website Del.icio.us.  Del.icio.us allows it’s users to share, manage, organize, and store websites online.  No matter what computer you are using you can access your favorite bookmarks.  This is great tool for teachers when using internet websites.  You can also check out what other people are looking at online by accessing their bookmarks.  The only downside to using social bookmarking websites is that you will need to download software from the website in order to bookmark your websites.  The following websites are abroved by our IT department and you should have no problem downloading the software.

 Social Bookmarking Websites:

Del.icio.us

http://del.icio.us

My Delicious Web 2.0 Links

http://feeds.delicious.com/rss/cgonfitz/2.0

Google Notebook

http://www.google.com/notebook

Clipmarks -This website has not been approved by IT (yet).  I just discovered it today.  It looks really cool.   It also involves the downloading of tools.

http://clipmarks.com

Technorati- Social Bookmarking Website for Bloggers

http://technorati.com

How Teachers are Using Social Bookmarking:

English Education Proffessor – Blog – How I use Google Notebook.  There is a great link to how a law firm is using Google Notebook.

http://www.eeprof.com/blog/?p=1726

Google for Educators – Google Notebook

http://www.google.com/educators/p_notebook.html

How to Create Rockyou.com slideshows and embed them into your blog or Pageflakes

For those of you interested in creating Rockyou.com slide shows to post into your blog or Pageflakes page I have created a set of instructions. Click on the link above and check them out.  Let me know what you think!

So- last week I announced that everyone had to share something that they have tried involving Web 2.0 tools.  It doesn’t necessarily have to be something that you have tried in your classroom, but it does have to have potential.  The possibilities are endless. If you would like to develop a webquest, blog, Pageflakes page, podcast (good for you!), customized search engine, or photsharing site – go for it! 

 This week we are going to talk about photosharing and video sharing.  This is a great way to sharing student work on the web.  It is also has countless project possibilities for you students.  Part of learning about photosharing and video sharing involves learning how to “embed” your work into your blog, Pageflakes page, or iGoogle page.
Chekcout the following websites and articles to get some ideas.  

Photsharing Websites

Picassa – Ok…you all know how I am a big fan of Google tools – well Picassa is Google’s web able.  The great thing about Picassa is that you can post your pictures directly to your Blogger blog. 

http://picasa.google.com/

Snapfish

www.snapfish.com

Kodak Gallery

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Welcome.jsp

Rock You

www.rockyou.com

Flickr- I love Flickr!  Not only do members of Flickr share photos, but they also share works of art!  Flickr also offers lots of project ideas! 

www.flickr.com

My Photo Album-

www.myphotoalbum.com

Ourmedia

www.ourmedia.org

Video Sharing

The epitome of all video sharing websites – You Tube – you will have to check out this website from home.

www.youtube.com

The next best thing – and available at school – Teacher Tube – a great place to post student work!

www.teachertube.com

Google Video- This site is also available at school

http://video.google.com/

 Articles-

Tell A Story in Five Frames- An excellent project idea!

www.flickr.com/groups/visualstory

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As you have seen in class webquests are a great way to guide students through a class research project.  Check out the following links that assist in creating webquests!

Webquest.org – A great website to find webquests for all grade levels.  It also provides you with the tools to create your own webquest.

Webquest.org