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Introduction | Task | Phase I | Phase II | Phase III
Introduction"Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore..."
Task"Divide and conquer"
As we research complex topics, there is usually a lot more to learn than
we can accomplish after just a quick exploration; however, there is a great deal of
power in distributing the workload and then sharing the learning. In
order to be able to cover seven applications in Web 2.0, we'll divide the
work between groups. Working in groups also provides different
perspectives because we all bring a variety of experience and points-of-view
to the discussions.
Phase IWhat is Web 2.0?
Phase II
Directions: As the Wiki Experts, your assignment will be to research wikis and evaluate this tool for its educational potential. First, watch the short wiki video and then have a brief discussion with your group about your understanding of this technology based on the video. Next, your team will begin more in-depth research. A list of resource hyperlinks has been provided below, but feel free to explore other websites and use the documents provided on your pen drive to aid your team with the research. Finally, at the end of Phase II, your team should complete the following tasks: (1) answer the questions listed below and (2) prepare a 5 to 10 minute presentation that succinctly explains what your Web 2.0 tool is, how it is currently being used in education, and if your group believes there is educational value in its use. You may use any method or technology your group agrees upon to deliver your presentation; the more creative the better. Good luck! Answer the following questions:
Use the following resources to answer questions:
Directions: As the Blog Experts, your assignment will be to research blogs and evaluate this tool for its educational potential. First, watch the short blog video and then have a brief discussion with your group about your understanding of this technology based on the video. Next, your team will begin more in-depth research. A list of resource hyperlinks has been provided below, but feel free to explore other websites and use the documents provided on your pen drive to aid your team with the research. Finally, at the end of Phase II, your team should complete the following tasks: (1) answer the questions listed below and (2) prepare a 5 to 10 minute presentation that succinctly explains what your Web 2.0 tool is, how it is currently being used in education, and if your group believes there is educational value in its use. You may use any method or technology your group agrees upon to deliver your presentation; the more creative the better. Good luck! Answer the following questions:
Watch the video: Common Craft Blogs in Plain English Video
Directions: As the Podcast Experts, your assignment will be to research podcasting and evaluate this tool for its educational potential. First, watch the short podcasting video and then have a brief discussion with your group about your understanding of this technology based on the video. Next, your team will begin more in-depth research. A list of resource hyperlinks has been provided below, but feel free to explore other websites and use the documents provided on your pen drive to aid your team with the research. Finally, at the end of Phase II, your team should complete the following tasks: (1) answer the questions listed below and (2) prepare a 5 to 10 minute presentation that succinctly explains what your Web 2.0 tool is, how it is currently being used in education, and if your group believes there is educational value in its use. You may use any method or technology your group agrees upon to deliver your presentation; the more creative the better. Good luck! Answer the following questions:
Directions: As the Social Bookmarking Experts, your assignment will be to research social bookmarking and evaluate this tool for its educational potential. First, watch the brief social bookmarking video and then have a brief discussion with your group about your understanding about this technology based on the video. Next, your team will begin more in-depth research. A list of resource hyperlinks has been provided below, but feel free to explore other websites and use the documents provided on your pen drive to aid your team with the research. Finally, at the end of Phase II, your team should complete the following tasks: (1) answer the questions listed below and (2) prepare a 5 to 10 minute presentation that succinctly explains what your Web 2.0 tool is, how it is currently being used in education, and if your group believes there is educational value in its use. You may use any method or technology your group agrees upon to deliver your presentation; the more creative the better. Good luck! Answer the following questions:
Directions: As the Social Networking Experts, your assignment will be to research social networking and evaluate this tool for its educational potential. First, watch the short social networking video and then have a brief discussion with your group about your understanding of social networking based on the video.
Next, your team will begin more in-depth research. A list of resource hyperlinks has been provided below, but feel free to explore other websites and use the documents provided on your pen drive to aid your team with the research. Finally, at the end of Phase II, your team should complete the following tasks: (1) answer the questions listed below and (2) prepare a 5 to 10 minute presentation that succinctly explains what your Web 2.0 tool is, how it is currently being used in education, and if your group believes there is educational value in its use. You may use any method or technology your group agrees upon to deliver your presentation; the more creative the better. Good luck! Answer the following questions:
Directions: As the Social Media Experts, your assignment will be to research social media and evaluate this tool for its educational potential. A list of resource hyperlinks have been provided below, but feel free to explore other websites and use the documents provided on your pen drive to aid your team with the research. At the end of Phase II, your team should complete the following tasks: (1) answer the questions listed below and (2) prepare a 5 to 10 minute presentation that succinctly explains what your Web 2.0 tool is, how it is currently being used in education, and if your group believes there is educational value in its use. You may use any method or technology your group agrees upon to deliver your presentation; the more creative the better. Good luck! Answer the following questions:
Directions: As the RSS Experts, your assignment will be to research RSS and evaluate this tool for its educational potential. First, watch the short RSS video and then have a brief discussion with your group about your understanding of this technology based on the video. Next, your team will begin more in-depth research. A list of resource hyperlinks has been provided below, but feel free to explore other websites and use the documents provided on your pen drive to aid your team with the research. Finally, at the end of Phase II, your team should complete the following tasks: (1) answer the questions listed below and (2) prepare a 5 to 10 minute presentation that succinctly explains what your Web 2.0 tool is, how it is currently being used in education, and if your group believes there is educational value in its use. You may use any method or technology your group agrees upon to deliver your presentation; the more creative the better. Good luck! Answer the following questions:
Phase III
After researching a particular Web 2.0 tool and sharing information, hopefully you have a better understanding of different ways these applications may be used as tools in the 21st Century Classroom.
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