Social Tools Lindsay Murray Devy Pasco Aylin Toker Jessica Wilkes

Online Photo Sharing

What is it? Posting pictures on the internet (sharing pictures via the internet) Often used by students in their personal lives Provides a great opportunity for teachers to integrate technology into the classroom Numerous free online photo sharing sites

Safety Guidelines Controversial issue Consult the school’s internet safety guidelines/policy Teacher must receive permission from student’s legal guardian before engaging in online photo sharing Find a site that requires a classroom or student password (not open to the general public) Do not include captions that reveal the names of students Educate students on proper/safe online photo sharing

Moving it into the classroom… Digital storytelling Virtual field trips Building community within the classroom Science experiments/investigations Photojournalism Visual dictionary Making real world connections Sharing experiences Keypals (electronic pen pals)

Examples There are numerous free online photo sharing sites: All of these sites offer the option of making photos private or public!

Online Bookmarks

What is it? Organizing websites in one place, making it easier to find them again Useful to teachers and students alike Can be used in various ways in and out of the classroom

Safety Guidelines Students should be instructed beforehand on safe web searching and validity of sites Teachers should educate parents on the purpose of keeping bookmarks and on safe web browsing Having bookmarks open to the public makes it easier for the whole class to see them, but students should be aware of this Personal websites should not be posted on a public bookmark site (facebook, blogger, myspace)

Moving it into the classroom… Virtual field trips Building community within the classroom Homework help Completing projects Referencing work

Examples There are numerous free online bookmarking sites: All of these sites offer the option of making bookmarks private or public!

Classroom Websites

What is it? A compilation of web pages uploaded onto a web server A set of web pages for a specific purpose, organization, person, or interest ( glos.htm) “A web site is a collection of electronic pages generally formatted in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) that can contain text, graphic images, and multimedia effects such as sound files, video and/or animation files.” ( int.htm)

Safety Guidelines Public Accessibility Content –Private information –Pictures –Names –Location Familiarize yourself with your school/districts policies ( oday/educationupclose.phtml/26)

Moving it into the classroom… Students: Homework Important Dates Useful Links Organization Parents: Connection Progress “What did you learn today” News Useful Links Teachers: Organization Connection (enhance) Communicate- links, other info useful for learning outside of class (

Examples Netscape Composer DreamWeaver WebPlus 6 Word

Blogging

What is it? Name derived from Web Logging Online diary or journal Can include graphics, audio, and/or video elements Web-publishing concept that enables ANYONE to publish information on the internet

Safety Guidelines Age appropriate online tools Check school/district's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Receive permission from student's legal guardian Read the privacy statement Hide blog from search engines Do not provide personal information including full name Use program/online tool that requires a password

Moving it into the classroom… Student journaling Reflective writing Record group progress on a project Ask professional writers to edit their blogs, or provide feedback Investigate topics online and then report on their research Talk about shared classroom experiences Discuss experiences from field trips or vacations

Examples FREE Blogmeister: designed with teachers and students in mind. Teacher can evaluate, comment on, and finally publish students' blog in a controlled environment FREE Dedicated to educational professionals, students of all ages, as well as English language students $9.00 for a single-user academic license Easy to use blog tool for teachers interested in blogging in the classroom on a single computer. Safe and easy to use

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