Topic outline

  • General

    Why learn about Web 2.0???

  • Topic 2

    Welcome to Module 2 of your trip through Web 2.0.

    Topic for this week is "What is a Wiki?"

    June 21 - July 4, 2009

                                      

    In this module, you will get an overview of wikis :
         -What is a wiki?
         -How can I use a wiki in the classroom?
         -Why should I use a wiki for personal use or for student use?
         -What are some wiki tools that I might use?

    ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS

    Complete the activites and assignments below no later than Saturday July 4 to receive credit for completing Module 2. (Note a few are OPTIONAL)

    1.  In the resources below, click on the video link that explains Wikis in Plain English - from CommonCraft.  

    2.  Read  "7 things you should know about Wikis".   Click on link below. file.  

    3.  A.  Go to wikispaces (Click on link below) and search for a wiki on a topic of your choice.  (In the search box -upper right corner, type in the topic - example Quilting and click on the Search icon.) 
        B.   Check out the different wikis and save the link of the wiki you found most interesting and open the 3-B BCSD wiki and post it there.  See directions below.  

    4.  Check out wikis that have been created in the BCSD district: (Let me know if you know of others to add to this list.)

    http://coelakeeducation.wikispaces.com/   Berea High School
    http://coelake.wikispaces.com/   For use by elementary teachers
    http://bereahistoryonline.wikispaces.com/  Berea High School - Students
    http://bcsd-new-elementary-school.wikispaces.com/  District
    http://bcsd-grade-level-curriculum.wikispaces.com/   District
    http://uslandmarksproject.wikispaces.com/   Created by Smith Elementary - Students
    http://techcoachbcsd.pbworks.com/   District -

    5.  Why use a wiki?  (Click on the link below in resources.)
       
    6.  How do I use a wiki in my classroom?   

         A. Wiki ideas by subject areas - (Click on the link below in resources.)
         B. Dozens of examples of educational wikis (Click on the link below in resources.)
         C. More wiki ideas  (Click on the link below in resources.)

    7.  OPTIONAL READING  - Ruth Reynard, Ph.D., "3 Challenges to Wiki Use in Instruction," T.H.E. Journal, 4/1/2009, (Click on link below in resources.)

    8.  OPTIONAL - How do I get started?   (Click on  link below  and see a review of three educational wiki tools.)  Wikispaces and PBworks are available on the BCSD network. (Currently Wetpaint is blocked.)  Both are easy to use.  If you are starting your first wiki, PBworks will send you daily email tutorials (for a week) to get you started. 

    You may also sign up for the Wiki workshop in August if you want help on starting a wiki for you or your classroom.  Contact djmiller@berea.k12.oh.us to see if spaces are still available.

      9.  OPTIONAL - Read "7 Things you should know about Wikipedia".  (Click on link below in resources.)

    10.  Discussion (Forum)  - Wikis  (Click on link for discussion - at the bottom of this module or click on FORUM on the left navigation bar.)  Add your post, then using the Discussion Rubric guidelines, add your comments to other participants' posts.  The learning will come from the on-going conversations through the discussion (known on moodle as Forum).

    11.  Journal - Click on the Journal below to reflect on this week's module with the facilitator/teacher.

    12.  OPTIONAL READING -
           "Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts"  by Will Richardson   Chapter 4
           "RSS for Educators"         by John G. Hendron Chapter 2 and Ch. 10
           (You can request these books on Ohio Link through Cuyahoga County Public Library.) 

     You will receive feedback from the facilitator to let you know you have successfully completed Module 2

    RESOURCES  (NOTE : you can also access Resources on the left navigation.)

  • Topic 3

    Welcome to Module 3 of your trip through Web 2.0.

    Topic for this week is "What is a Blog?"
    (Note - blue and underline denotes a hyperlink. Click on the "What is a Blog?" to get the definition of Blog.)

    June 28 - July 11, 2009

    In this module, you will get an overview of blogs :
         -What is a blog?
         -How can I use a blog in the classroom?
         -Why should I use a blog for personal use or for student use?
         -What are some blog tools that I might use?

    ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS

    Complete the activites and assignments below no later than Saturday,  July 11 to receive credit for completing Module 3. (Note a few of the activities are OPTIONAL)

    1.)  In resources, click on the video link that explains "Blogs in Plain English" - from CommonCraft. 

    (NOTE:  if you click on the resources on the left, instead of at the bottom - you will be able to see more of my description of the resource.  Resources on the bottom of this module appear to just take you directly to the link.  Just an FYI - something I am learning about Moodle setup.)

    2.  A.  Read  "7 things you should know about Blogs".   (Click on link in resources.)           OR
         B.  View the PowerPoint - on "What is a Blog?"  (Click on link in resources.)  

    3.  A.  Do a search in Google - how to search for blogs - and it will list websites that will allow you to search for blogs on topics of personal interest or professional interest.  Example - my daughter follows a cupcake blog and finds fun recipes and ideas.
        B.   Check out the different blogs and save the link to the blog you found most interesting and open the week 3  BCSD wiki and post it there.  See the link in resources (left or below)

    4.  Check out my District Tech blog.  I have posted many articles related to the use of technology in education.  Read at least one of the articles and post a comment.  I am subscibed to the blog, so I will receive notice when you have completed your comment.
    Click on the link to District Tech blog in resources.  (left or below)

    5.  How can I use a blog in the classroom ?  Read "10 uses for blogs in the classroom".  Think of one idea how you might use a blog in your classroom. (Click on the link in resources.)   
       
    6.  Examples of blogs for you to view:   NOTE- this is a good example of a Wiki!    

         A. This is a wiki that has many resources about blogging in education. 
                  http://supportblogging.com/  
         B. Link to blogs - created by educators, for educators, by principals, by students.  
              http://supportblogging.com/Links+to+School+Bloggers

          C.  Blogs by content area 
               http://movingforward.wikispaces.com/Education+Blogs+by+Discipline

    Let me know by email if you are interested in a workshop on how to create a blog and use RSS feeds to subscibe to other blogs.  I do not currently have such a workshop planned.  smiller@berea.k12.oh.us

    7.  OPTIONAL - How do I create a blog?   View the link (in resources) to a PowerPoint that explains how to create a blog in Edublogs or Blogger - (2 of many blog sites available). 

    8.  OPTIONAL - How do I organize all this information using RSS?   
             View the link (in resources) to a screencast on RSS (No audio)  

    9.  Discussion (Forum)  - Blogs (Click on resources for discussion - at the bottom of this module or click on FORUM on the left navigation bar.)  Add your post, then using the Discussion Rubric guidelines, add your comments to other participants' posts.  The learning will come from the on-going conversations through the discussion (known on moodle as Forum).

    10.  Journal - Click on the Journal (in resources) to reflect on this week's module with the facilitator/teacher.

    11.  OPTIONAL READING -
           "Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts"  by Will Richardson   Chapter 2, 3, 5     
           "RSS for Educators"         by John G. Hendron Chapter 1, 7, 9       
    (You can request these books on Ohio Link through Cuyahoga County Public Library.)     

     
    You will receive feedback from the facilitator to let you know you have successfully completed Module 3 via email no later than July 12.

    RESOURCES  (NOTE : you can also access Resources on the left navigation.)
            

  • Topic 4

    Welcome to Module 4 of your trip through Web 2.0.

    Topic for this week is "What is a Podcast?"

    July 5 - July 18, 2009




    This module will give you an overview of podcasts:
    -What is a podcast?
    -How do I listen to a podcast?
    -How can I subscribe to a podcast?
    -Where do I find podcasts?

    ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS

    Complete the activites and assignments below no later than Saturday, July 18 to receive credit for completing Module 4. (Note a few of the activities are OPTIONAL)

    1.) In resources, click on the video link that explains "Podcasting in Plain English" - from CommonCraft.

    2.) Read "7 things you should know about Podcasting". (Click on link in resources.)

    3.) A. Do a search in Google - podcasts- and see a list websites that will allow a search for podcasts on topics of personal interest or professional interest.
    B. Check out the different podcasts and save the links to the podcasts you found most interesting and open the week 4 BCSD wiki and post the links there. See the link in resources (left or below)

    FYI In order to subscribe to a podcast via RSS or save the podcast to listen to later, you will need to have an “aggregator.” iTunes is a stand alone program that works as an aggregator, but there are also web based aggregators for RSS feeds that will work in your browser as well (examples are Bloglines and Google Reader). If you just search for a podcast and listen to it in your browser, you won’t be able to save it for later (unless you just bookmark it, and then all you will see is that episode, not any new ones that have been added).   See iTune download link below.

    4. OPTIONAL - iTunes 8 Download Page (click on resources for link)
    Use the link in resources to download iTunes - (this aggregator will help you navigate the wealth of content out there!) You will find you do not have to reinvent content - you will be amazed at what is already created and available for you to use personally or with your students.

    Be sure to check out iTunes U - Ohio for podcasts from the annual eTech conference held in February. You can also listen to podcasts from university professors as well. Podcasts are one way to keep current in this quick changing world we live in!

    5. OPTIONAL - A moodle course on Podcasting - more detailed information on Podcasting   and more examples (see link in resources)

    6.) Examples of student created podcasts.

    7.) Discussion (Forum) - Podcasting (Click on resources for discussion - at the bottom of this module or click on FORUM on the left navigation bar.) Add your post, then using the Discussion Rubric guidelines, add your comments to other participants' posts. The learning will come from the on-going conversations through the discussion (known on moodle as Forum).

    8.) Journal - Click on the Journal (in resources) to reflect on this week's module with the facilitator/teacher.

    9.) OPTIONAL READING -
    "Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts" by Will Richardson Chapter 8
    "RSS for Educators" by John G. Hendron Chapter 3, 11
    "Educator's Podcast Guide" by Bard Williams - this book has chapters devoted to podcasts by content area as well as detailed 'how-to' create podcasts.
    (You can request these books on Ohio Link through Cuyahoga County Public Library.)

    "Kidcast:Podcasting in the Classroom" by Dan Schmitt

    Let me know by email if you are interested in a workshop on how to create podcasts. I do not currently have such a workshop planned. smiller@berea.k12.oh.us


    RESOURCES (NOTE : you can also access Resources on the left navigation.)

    You will receive feedback from the facilitator to let you know you have successfully completed Module 4 via email no later than July 19.

  • Topic 6

    Welcome to Module 6 of your trip through Web 2.0.

    Topic for this week is

    "How to find and use free videos?"

    July 19 - August 1, 2009

       YouTube Logo                                                  TeacherTube logo           

    United Streaming logo        neo K12.jpg     School Tube Logo

    In this module, you will get an overview of free video sites :
         -What are some video tools that I might use?
         -How can I save videos to use in my classroom?

    This module is a brief overview of videos.  This module will you how to use technology to use videos in the same way videos have been used in the classroom before the Internet and computers.  So the technology is being used in an accomodating way.

    To use videos in a 21st century, transformative way, I have listed some thoughts:
    -students will need to collaborate, create and publish their own videos, and get and give feedback to others creating videos. 
    -Classes will stream live video to other classrooms perhaps on the other side of the world.
    -    Students will view videos 24/7 to continue learning outside the classroom. 
    -Teachers will need to create screencasts or use Smartboards to record lessons to post for students to review lessons or watch if they were absent. 
    -Students would be able to load the videos on their iPods to view asynchronously. 
    -Teachers would post video lessons for students to view BEFORE class, so the time in class could be spent on class discussion, and working with the information instead of using class time to give the students the information. 
    Just some thoughts on how video use can transform the way teachers teach and the way students learn. These transformative ways of using technology will need to be addressed in another workshop.

    This module will NOT cover how to create videos, how to create screencasts, how to stream live video.  I do have a workshop planned in August for how to use Flip videocamera. 

    ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS

    Complete the activites and assignments below no later than Saturday August 1 to receive credit for completing Module 6.

    1.  In the resources below, click on the video link that explains "Social Media in Plain English" - from CommonCraft.   While this video does not specifically address this module's topic, it does explain the forces shaping social media - of which video is a social media.    FYI - This is an embedded video.

    2.  Where to find video clips for the classroom:
    go to the wiki I set up to share video sites.  (You will receive an email invite to join the wiki.  This will give you editing rights on the wikispaces wiki. (link located in resources)  

    Open the wiki and click on the "Module 6 - Videos" page to view many video sites.
    Find 2 videos for use in your classroom.  
    Save the links and post one video link on the VIDEO LINKS page and embed one video on the EMBEDDED VIDEOS page in wikispaces wiki. 
    See directions on the HOME page of the wiki on how to create hyperlinks and how to embed video.

    NOTE:   You can save your video links in Delicious as well. However, if the videos are in a blocked video site such as YouTube, then you will want to save the video file using Zamzar. (See #4)

    3.  Read "7 Things about YouTube"  (located in resources)

    4.  How to save videos for use in the classroom.  7/24 - I listed some additional resources below.  I have not been able to use Zamzar all week to save Youtube videos -- Perhaps they changed and won't allow saving videos from YouTube etc.  I will keep trying,  but in the mean time try some of the other ideas for saving videos.  Give me feedback in the wiki -  bcsd-passport.wikispaces   for ideas on how you save videos.
         a.  www.zamzar.com (file - on how to use is located wikispaces)
         b.  Video File formats (file located in resources and wikispaces)
         c..  http://keepvid.com   save videos   or save videos in Drop.io
         d.  Media Server for Berea City Schools - more details to follow
         e.  Kick YouTube directions - how to save YouTube video files to save on your flash drive, or upload to your moodle or wiki page, or save in the BCSD media server location.  This will take advanced preparation but will allow you to show a YouTube video in school. 
         f.  If you use Firefox at home ( or use Portable Apps - off a flash drive ) you can add this feature on to download videos.  Click on link for Video Downloader .  

    5.  OPTIONAL  Read "7 things about UStream"  
         OPTIONAL - Article about Online Videoconferencing including UStream.
         (located in resources)
    6.  OPTIONAL 
         Read  "Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts" by Will Richardson   CH 8 pages 119-127
         regarding video publishing, screencasting, and livestreaming.

    7.  Forum/Discussion -Videos  (located in resources)-

    8.  Journal - Videos (located in resources)

    RESOURCES  (NOTE : you can also access Resources on the left navigation.)

  • This topic

    Topic 7

    Welcome to Module 7 of your trip through Web 2.0.

    Topic for this week is

    "How to find and use free photos?"

    July 26- August 8, 2009

    Logo     Logo        Logo     Logo

    In this module, you will get an overview of free photo sharing sites and learn more about copyright issues:

    -What is Creative Commons?
    -What do I need to know about copyright when using photos in the classroom?
    -What are some photo sharing tools and photo editing tools that I might use?
    -Where can I find photos to use in class?
    -How can I use digital photos in the classroom?

    Complete the activites and assignments below no later than Saturday August 8 to receive credit for completing Module 7.

    ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS

    1) Complete the pre-assessment survey. (see resources for link Choices)

    2) Read "7 Things you should know about Creative Commons" (not to be confused with CommonCraft videos)
    (see resources for link to pdf)

    3) Click on
    View more
    Start arrow in embedded Slideshare to watch Wes Fryer's slideshow on "Copyright for Educators" . 

    "Copyright for Educators" is a presentation given by Wesley Fryer in February 2009 at ITSC. Mr. Fryer's presentation clarifies some common confusions and misunderstandings regarding the use of copyrighted material in the classroom. Of particular interest is the discussion of fair use practices related to using images in digital presentations. The presentation is almost an hour in length, but well worth the time to watch.  From FreeTechnology4teachers.

    4) OPTIONAL View Wes Fryer's wiki of resources on Copyright. (see resources for link)

    5) Watch video - "Online Photo Sharing in Plain English" - (see resources for link)

    What it Teaches

    "Online Photo Sharing in Plain English" introduces the basics of websites that work to keep photos safe, organized and sharable. The video compares the "old and new" methods of sharing photos. The video includes:

    • The problems with traditional offline photo sharing
    • How photo sharing websites keep photos safe and organized
    • Public vs. private sharing and the benefits of public sharing
    • The opportunities for photos to be social.

    6)  Read "7 Things you should know about Flickr" - a photo sharing website. 
          (see resources for link)

    7)  View bcsd-passport wiki - (see link in resources)
         A. "Photos - Classroom Uses" page and add your ideas on how to use photos and/or photo sharing sites in the classroom. Be sure to note your name after your post.
         B. "Sites to search for photos" page and add your favorite site and why. Be sure to note your name after your post.

    8)  Photo Sharing -Forum/Discussion on Module 7  (see resources for link)

    9)  Journal with facilitor - Module 7 (see resources for link)

    Resources

  • Topic 8

    Welcome to Module 8 of your trip through Web 2.0.

    Topic for this week is

    "What is Digital Storytelling?"

    August 2- August 15, 2009

    VoiceThread Logo

    In this module, you will get an overview of digital storytelling.
    -What is Digital Storytelling?
    -What is VoiceThread?
    -How to use VoiceThread for digital storytelling?

    COMMENTS - There are many tools you can use for digital storytelling - This module will focus on VoiceThread as a tool for easy, collaborative, student work.

    Complete the activities and assignments below no later than Saturday August 15 to receive credit for completing Module 8.

    ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS

    1) Read "7 Things to know about Digital Storytelling" . (click on link in resources)

    2) What is a VoiceThread? Click on the VoiceThread below to find out. The VoiceThread is embedded in this moodle for you to click directly on the arrow in the middle.

    >

    3.) Read "7 Things to know about VoiceThread" . (click on link in resources)

    4.) OPTIONAL - 50 ways to tell a story - This wiki has links to 50 different web 2.0 tools to use for digital storytelling. (click on link in resources)

    5.) Create a VoiceThread account at www.voicethread.com

    (FYI - I have an educator account and you can get an educator account if you decide you use this tool.  For now, just open a regular free account. It will easily switch over to an educator account.)

    and then join the Passport to Web 2.0 group by signing up via the following link:
    http://voicethread.com/groups/subscribe/7026/bf4908bf6/

    6) A-B Handouts on how to comment on VoiceThread.  (See links in resources.)

    7.) Comment on the class VoiceThread: Try at least 2 different ways to comment by clicking on the Comment word at the bottom of the voiceThread to reveal:
    a. Phone - How to enter your phone number and VoiceThread will call that number and allow you to record your comments. You can always delete the comments if you do not want to post.

    b. If you have a webcam , you can record your face and audio comment.

    c. If you have a microphone on your computer or you have a microphone to plug into your computer to record, click on ALLOW and click on start recording. Click on Stop. You can wither save or cancel your recording.

    d. Type your comment.

    e. Upload an audio file.
    (click on link in resources)

    8.) Create your own VoiceThread and post the link on BCSD wiki (in this moodle)
    Use resources below to help you create a short VoiceThread using images (Creative Commons licensed or your own work), or a video, or a PowerPoint.

    9) VoiceThread Resources - (click on links in resources)

    10) Discussion/Forum on VoiceThread (click on link in resources)

    11) Journal with facilitator on VoiceThread (click on link in resources)

    12) OPTIONAL - Link to Classroom 2.0 webinar on Digital Storytelling using Elluminate. (click on link in resources)

    RESOURCES:

  • Topic 9

    Welcome to Module 9 of your trip through Web 2.0.

    Topic for this week is

    "What is Microblogging?"

    August 9- August 22, 2009

    Twitter logo

    In this module, you will get an overview of microblogging, specifically Twitter.
    -What is microblogging?
    -What is Twitter?
    -How to use Twitter for professional and personal reasons?
    -How to use Twitter with students?????

    Complete the activities and assignments below no later than Saturday August 22 receive credit for completing Module 9.

    ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS

    1) View video on "Twitter in Plain English" by CommonCraft 
        (click on link in resources)

    2) View video on "Twitter Search in Plain English" by CommonCraft 
        (click on link in resources)

    3) Read "7 Things to know about Microblogging" by Educause.
        (Click on link in resources)

    4) Read "7 Things to know about Twitter" by Educause.
        (Click on link in resources)

    5) Check out Classroom 2.0 wiki with resources about microblogging
         (click on link in resources)

    6) OPTIONAL – Read Article on Edmodo is Twitter for Education 
          http://mashable.com/2008/09/18/edmodo/

    (Doriano “Paisano” Carter, Mashable, September 2008.) This post describes Edmodo, a microblogging application that allows teachers to communicate with groups of students anytime.          www.edmodo.com

         (Click on link in resources for article)

    7) Create a Twitter account at www.twitter.com 
        7-A) Watch "How to Set up Twitter" video 
                (click on link in resources)
                           AND / OR
        7-B) Watch tutorial slideshow on Twitter. 
                click on link in resources)

    8) Post your Twitter username on wiki – in this moodle. 
          (click on link in resources)

    9) Follow classmates on Twitter. 
        Watch video on "How to Follow in Twitter" 
        (Click on link in resources.)

    10) Ways to find other teachers to follow
         A. "8 ways to find teachers on Twitter"
         B.  How to follow other teachers in your content/grade levels

    11) Add a comment on Twitter.

    12) Add a @ reply message to another classmate. 
         Use " @ " with username to send a reply message to a classmate
          (Example start your Twitter with @techcoachbcsd     .)

         Add a private direct message to another classmate. 
         Follow directions here.
         
    What is the difference between an @reply and a direct message?

    An @reply is a public message sent regardless of follow-ship that anyone can view.  A direct message can only be sent by someone you follow, and is a private message that only the author and recipient can view.

    13) Read article  for ideas on "25 ways to teach with Twitter"
         (Click on link in resources.)

    14) Read article on "9 reasons to Twitter in Schools" 
         (Click on link in resources.)

    15) Discussion/Forum on Microblogging/Twitter
          (Click on link in resources.)

    16) Journal with facilitator - Microblogging/Twitter
          (Click on link in resources.)

    17. OPTIONAL Watch video of "Tour of Twitter headquarters" fun video

    18. OPTIONAL  Read article of "50 ways to use twitter in college classroom"

    Resources

  • Topic 10

    Welcome to Module 10 of your trip through Web 2.0.

    Topic for this week is

    "What's Next?"

    Professional Learning Networks (Communities) 
    Ning

    August 16- August 29, 2009

    In this module, you will get an overview of "what's next"?  
         -How do we continue this collaborative, learning environment in the district?
         -What is a professional learning network (PLN) or professional learning community (PLC)?
         -What is Ning?
         -How to use Ning for professional and personal reasons?

    Complete the activities and assignments below no later than Saturday August 29 receive credit for completing Module 10.

    ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS

    1) View video on "Social Networking in Plain English" by CommonCraft 
        (click on link in resources OR click on video below)

    2) Read "7 Things to know about Ning" by Educause.
            (Click on link in resources below)

    3) OPTIONAL - Read the David Warlick blog post on "The Containerless Learning Environment" - where he talks about networks and learning.
        (click on link in resources)


    4)  Read the David Warlick blog post on "Pre-requisites for Personal Learning Networks"  
         (Click on link in resources)

    5) Wiki list of Social Networks in Education 
        (Click on link in resources)

    6) Specifically check out my favorite Ning - "Classroom 2.0"
        (click on link in resources)

    7)  Watch video - "Goomoodleikiog" - putting it all together now
         (click on link in resources)

    Goomoodleikiog image

     

    8) Forum/Discussion - Professional Learning Networks (PLNs) - Ning
        (click on link below)

    9) Journal with facilitator - Passport to Web 2.0      
         (click on link below )     

    RESOURCES