1. PAWS Workshop April 10, 2009

2. Agenda Grant administrative topics Web 2.0 –Discussion of instructional uses Copyright and open content resources –Discussion of instructional uses Tech basics videos Movie making –Discussion of instructional uses –Hands on time

3. What is Web 2.0? Web-based tools that run in a browser – NO SOFTWARE INSTALLATION required Content is accessible from anywhere Easy to edit

4. Why are many Web 2.0 sites blocked? Security concerns because on some sites any user can edit HOWEVER, as the creator, you have the choice of how public or private these sites are. These are real world, 21 st century tools, and students are using them with or without us.

5. Wikis Web pages that are easy to edit Instructional uses: –Class web pages –Online textbooks –Class notes or study guides –Book discussions –E-portfolios

8. Blogs Online journals with one primary author and ability to comment Instructional uses: –Formative assessment (Q&A, reflective writing) –Book talks –Parent communications –Professional learning dialogue groups

11. Document Sharing Online versions of Office-like tools (Word, Excel, PPT) Instructional uses: –Student writing (individual or collaborative) –Paperless grading –Portfolios –Student assessment tracking –Meeting notes –Grants

14. Social Networks Online communities of people with similar interests Instructional uses: –Professional development and learning communities –Online writing communities –Group project organization

17. Shared Multimedia Online ways to publish and share clip art, photos, video, music, and more Instructional uses: –Free, legal resources for presentations –Instructional videos –Podcasts –Differentiating instruction

22. More Online graphic organizers Social bookmarking Online photo editing Digital storytelling Online surveys and assessment tools Online course management

23. Web 2.0 Discussion How could you use these tools in your classroom? For your own professional development? –Wikis, blogs, doc sharing, social networks, shared multimedia