using web 2.0 to create interactive lecture with your students

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From IU 1 Mara Linaberger says: At IU1 we do an induction workshop for year 2 teachers on Google Tools - its called "Growing with Google" (we keep adding new tools to the choices as we go and as they become available). Its run as small group inquiry and has web links out for each of the tools for teachers to self-train on the tools they choose. It is loosely a "web quest" - although there aren't specific questions to be answered, because the teachers identify their own questions/needs and take their learning from there.

Marzano research on effectiveness of Promethean boards.

online storytelling (Thanks to Jennifer Brinson!)

Shared by Ty Yost on list. Includes documents such as Collaboration Tools policy, release forms, permission to use student work, plus a bunch of tutorials.

Design and create a basic story using web 2.0 tools.

Search the web for scholarly articles, which are not included in a regular Google search.

In an attempt to make the "I" in IWB truly Interactive, I've been on the lookout for websites that can be used interactively on all IWBs, regardless of brand.

Create FREE Flash games using your content. Includes embed code. Many are nice for IWBs.

From a presentation to Guidance Counselors by Diane Chessman and Cindy Shaffer

Cover Story in this week's NY Times Magazine. Can teachers be taught to be better teachers?

Cover Story in this week's NY Times Magazine. Can teachers be taught to be better teachers?