Group items tagged

The community for educators using Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies!

The social network for those interested in Web 2.0 and Social Media in education.

Why use Web 2.0 tools in science and math classes? The primary reason is they facilitate access to input and interaction with content through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. These tools offer enormous advantages for science and math teachers, in terms of helping their students learn using Web 2.0 tools. For example: * Most of these tools can be edited from any computer connected to the Internet. Teachers can add, edit and delete information even during class time. * Students learn how to use these tools for academic purposes and, at the same time, can transfer their use to their personal lives and future professional careers. * RSS feeds allow students to access all the desired research information on one page. * Students learn to be autonomous in their learning process.

Web 2.0 is the second generation of websites. It not only show and give the content, but more than that. With web 2.0 now the users can do more interaction with them. The example of the 2nd generation of the website technology is the social network sites.

"This 10 week online course provided an introduction to many Web 2.0 tools and ways in which they might be used in the classroom. This past September through December, I had the good fortune of taking this online course, an offering from the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Instructor Ann Bell has been teaching the course for several years, and has developed a well rounded set of modules that offer a thorough introduction to many web-based (and mostly free) technologies that can be used in engaging and practical ways in course work."

web 2.0 meta list

We are a group of curious teachers who explore and brainstorm ways to integrate Web 2.0 technologies into our teaching.

The following is a common question heard around teacher workrooms, teacher lunchrooms, faculty meetings, and science or math conferences. "Why use web 2.0 tools when teaching science or math?" The answer is both simple and complex at the same time.

With "Web 2.0 tools and applications, you can bring pizzazz to your presentations like never before. Whether you're looking for an "un-slideshow" altogether or just looking to add a little kick to the boring charts and graphs in your PowerPoint, you can find something..."

Like everything else on the Internet, trying to find images is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Without the right tools for finding science and math images on the web it is often an impossible, or at least mind-numbing, task. What is needed are search engines which make the job easier. This is where the tips and tricks provided below help this seemingly impossible task by using the top search Web 2.0 search engines and tools available today. These are valuable resources for both you and your students when trying to find just the right image for lesson or project involving digital media.

Pro Web 2.0 Application Development with GWT free download at the best library for free webdesign ebooks download.

Web 2.0, Dr. Wesch

Web 2.0. Entrevista Dr.Julio Cabero y Dr. Carlos Castaño.

Are you searching for a way to share documents, presentations, slideshows, or a series of photos or images with your students? Then Voice Thread is the free Web 2.0 tool for you and your students (teachers can register for a free education account).

LiveBinders is a web 2.0 tool which provides the ability to save and organize materials for your science or math class. The great thing about this free tool is that you can update the resources instantly to ensure your lessons include the latest ideas, tips, and resources in science and math.

This Diigo group is for this with an interest in the topic of Teaching and Learning with Web 2.0.

Examples of Web 2.0 tools being used in classrooms

The challenge of teaching language well is one that is central to the K-12 experience. Web 2.0 provides some tools to help meet that challenge.

Wikis are the most popular Web 2.0 tool being used in science and math classrooms. Based on a survey of readers - 43 percent use them to support their teaching and student learning. A Wiki is appealing, encourages participation, supports collaboration, and promotes interaction by students who love to use technology. By the way - this includes most students today!

One of the strongest, but least hyped, uses of web 2.0 technologies over the past couple of years has been e-learning. We've covered this topic extensively on Read/WriteWeb ...

Web 2.0. Youth virtual worlds - Ross Todd, Library mash ups, Future of Libraries, Literacy