Web 2 0 THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE

Web 2. 0 THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE WORLD WIDE WEB – IN YOUR CLASSROOM!

What is Web 2. 0? �Basically the 2 nd generation of the World Wide Web �Allows for more collaboration and sharing of information rather than just static web pages �Often called the “Read/Write” web �Examples include blogs and wikis, plus social networking and video/photo sharing sites and more

Why Use Web 2. 0? �Great way to get students engaged and motivated in practicing writing skills �Great tools to create ongoing conversations among students �Creates “always on” learning communities that extend beyond the classroom

Web 1. 0 vs. Web 2. 0 Web 1. 0 �Static web pages Corporate web sites �No collaboration involved Web 2. 0 �Dynamic pages that are constantly being changed and updated �Allows for real-time collaboration outside of the classroom

Examples of Web 2. 0 Tools �Blogs Live. Journal Edublogs Word. Press Blogger �Wikis Wikispaces PBWorks �Collaboration Google Docs Springnote Voice. Thread �Presentation Prezi Glogster ● Social Networks o Edmodo

Blogs in Your Classroom �Provides ease of access to an online “journal” format Allows students to record their writings while facilitating instant feedback from others �Blogs provide a space where students and teachers can collaborate together on projects �Offers a mix of voices �Ways blogs have been used in the classroom AP English Language Math Social Studies

Wikis �Wiki What? �Basically an “editable” web page �Typically multi-authored documents (like Wikipedia) �Tends to focus on the final product while authors are anonymous �Both blogs and wikis support the process of discussing and sharing ideas among students

Collaborative Tools �Google Docs – Create and share your work online for real-time collaboration. Can upload and share documents, presentations, spreadsheets and more. �Spring. Note – Online notebook for taking notes and sharing with others �Voice. Thread - collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam).

Presentation Tools �Create maps of texts, images, videos, PDFs, drawings and present in a nonlinear way using Prezi. �Glogster - Combine images, video, music, photos and audio to create multimedia pages. Embed into any webpage. �Slideshare – Upload and share your presentation creations…use the uploaded files to post on wikis, blogs, etc.

Additional Websites �These websites offer a lot more “tools” for your Web 2. 0 toolbox! Cool Tools for School Go. To. Web 2. 0

References http: //www. readwriteweb. com/archives/elearning_20. php Learning and Leading with Technology “Do Web 2. 0 Right” February 2011, Vol. 38, No. 5, pg. 11 -15