Using Edu2.0 in the classroom: Supporting collaboration February 13, 2009 Shannon Beach Chagrin Falls High School English Teacher

What is Edu2.0? Edu2.0 is a complete Web-based learning management system for public and private teaching. It includes: more than 10,000 shared online resources a range of networking and collaboration features-- wikis, blogs, feeds, chat, etc. assessments, attendance logs, grading, assignments, etc. http://www.edu20.org/

Why did I decide to use edu2.0?

How have I used it? Students: Forums (discussions) Collaboration (chat) Collaboration (wiki) Department: Calendar Resources

Students: Forums (discussions) Sophomore English Class Class novels Literature groups Advanced Creative Writing Class Literature Groups

What was gained through the online discussion? Student: Excitement within the responses Quality of writing Online learning knowledge Continued work on writing and reading Teacher: Immediate feedback Cover more material Enforce the principles of quality writing

Students: Collaboration (wiki) Choice of outside reading and other stories What was gained by using the wiki? Instructional time Efficiency

Students: Collaboration (chat) Online, synchronous mid-term exam review Two days (one hour) Students asked and answered questions Students were able to view transcripts of the review session

What was gained? Instructional time Review/study Collaboration

Tips for success Walk through the program with students Set criteria/expectations for responses Model appropriate responses

Joining Edu2.0 today Go to www.edu20.org Click sign up free (upper right) Complete the sign up information, and you will be automatically logged in Click the Learn Tab Click search a class Type in class id: 95431 Type the Password: Valentine Enter the Professional Development Classroom

Now that I am here, what can I do? Navigate to the following areas to do the following things: Resources (retrieve a copy of this presentation or other related materials) Calendar (view important dates in February) Forums/Discussion (post a question or comment about edu2.0 to me or others in the class) Collaboration/Chat (communicate with others in the class synchronously)

Edu2.0 Directions for Educators Get on the internet Go to www.edu20.org Click sign up free(upper right) Complete the sign up information and you will be automatically logged in Click the Teach Tab Click add a class Complete the sign up information for the class Click Save Write the class id # and password down for students

Edu2.0 Directions for Students Get on the internet Go to www.edu20.org Click sign up free(upper right) Complete the sign up information and you will be automatically logged in Click the Learn Tab Click search for classes Enter the class id: _ _ _ _ _ _ Click details Click enroll Enter the password: ___________________