During this webinar, participants explore a variety of Web 2.0 tools that can be integrated into any classroom program in a meaningful way. Participants will be able to investigate how these engaging tools can be integrated into classroom practice while being embedded in collaborative projects. Examples of 2.0 tools to be explored
- Edublogs
- Glogster
- Voicethread
- Podcasting
- Web Conferencing using Skype and/or Adobe Connect/Blackboard
- Publishing tools – My Hero
- Digital Storytelling using Photoshop Elements
- Wiki Spaces
It will become evident through the webinar that these tools are used to encourage collaborations worldwide, thereby showing that it is not about simply using the hardware, but using the heart to foster relationships.
Audience: All levels
Resources:
- iEARN – International Education and Resource Network
- iEARN Collaboration Centre (search for projects, groups, student-produced media)
- iEARN – learning with the world, not just about it! (video)
- iEARN Project Book (search all available projects)
- iEARN Learning Circles (facilitated projects or stand alone)
- Learn more about iEARN and its projects
- Socrative – online survey/quiz tool
- Student Reflection (why connecting matters to her)
- My Hero Project (can join in with other classes, or do this with just your own class; includes differentiated, step-by-step instructions for expressing their story through writing, video, etc.)
- My Hero Project: People’s Choice Awards (student films)
- Deforestaction (forest conservation and protection); A Rainforest Fable – Grade 5 student video using claymation narrative; Message from the Eco Warriors (video)
- Global Dignity Day: Global Dignity Day 2012.
- Sidibay Web Conference (example of how these connections make a difference in student lives)
Intermediate and Senior focused organizations and projects: Global Teenager Project, Centre for - Global Education, Adobe Youth Voices, TakingITGlobal