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Free mini course for teachers on using Web 2.0 Tools for teaching

Summary: This thesis paper explores Connectivism theory and the instructional tools that support that theory. It also explores how college educators can access specific Web 2.0 and LMS tools in order to create a learner centred course or course work. The paper explains what Connectivism is and how certain technology tools or resources support this theory. The author cites Siemens and Prensky as well as other leading Connectivists.

Taken from a twitter chat using the hashtag #EdTechChat, this article lists the most commonly cited tech tools which teachers use. Many of them are new to me, so I am going to have to investigate further.

In this article that focuses on social networking and learning, Ruth Reynard explores research conducted by The National School Boards Association (USA), in partnership with research firm Grunwald Associates and with the support of Microsoft, Newscorp, and Verizon, published a 2007. The research cited indicates that learning through social networks is mostly "unidirectional (posting messages, downloading media files, updating personal information) and students utilize it as "a self-reflective learning environment." However, the author points out that the researchers also found if instructional design is geared toward "the user controlling the tool rather than the tool dictating the user's activity," learning collaboratively can increase knowledge because the learner becomes actively engaged in the task, rather than passively approaching it.

I really like the message where it says that students become more actively engaged when they control the tool rather than the tool dictating the user's activity. The students then take control of their learning. They map the course they want to take.

this was very interesting - I found myself wondering how much of it was still relevant given its "age." Crazy that 2008 is "old" but social media has changed so much since then!

This article separates technology used in communities of practice based upon the technology's function. Some technology supports content (blogs, vlogs, microblogs, status updates, wikis, collaborative document authoring tools, social bookmarking, media libraries and albums. Project coordination is aided by use of event calendars, task management tools to track project deadlines, and decision support tools. Incentive and recognition technology allows members to be recognized by way of badges and endorsements. Other technology supports member interaction. Profiles and social networking like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and Instagram, member commenting, discussion boards, and webinar services allow for member interaction on their own time frames.

examples of ways to incorporate social media in the classroom

This site provides five concrete ideas in how to integrate social media as a learning tool in the classroom.

I've seen Leslie present at several conferences. Her resources are excellent and list many different types of Web 2.0 tools. Look down at the bottom of this page for "Tools You Can Use Tomorrow."

Some excellent tools listed, and several that I haven't heard of before which sound promising!

The author takes a quick look at 5 of the best online tools for creating infographics: Visme, Canva, Easel.ly, Piktochart, and Infogr.am. All of these tools are evolving quickly, and this is just a snapshot of their current capabilities.

Part of a LibGuide from the University of Pittsburgh, this page discusses online tools and technology ideas that can be used to teach information literacy to college students.

Another guide with concrete examples and links to internet-based tools you can use in your classroom curriculum.

Camtasia gives you the tools you need to record on-screen activity, edit and enhance your content, and share in high-quality to viewers anywhere.

Camtasia gives you the tools you need to record on-screen activity, edit and enhance your content, and share in high-quality to viewers anywhere.

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A collection of tools used to access the 18,000 digital scan composites of the human body. Very powerful tools for helping teach health and physical education, anatomy and physiology in particular.

This site describes reasons for using tech in educational settings and provides examples of its use.

Pedagogy in Action tackles spreadsheets and why they are valuable in classrooms. Research and resources linked.

This website explains why spreadsheets are important teaching (and learning) tools. They cite research based studies and give examples of how they can/are being used.

Nearpod is a tool that enables teachers to use their devices to manage content on students' devices. It combines presentations, collaboration, and real-time assessment tools, allowing teachers to embed polls, quizzes and drawings, as well as video and other content, into slides in Nearpod.

This article was originally published in the Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education. It reviews three resources Edmodo, The Educator's PLN and Classroom 2.0. The article begins by describing what a PLN is and talks about the social media connections and the tools that are used to aggregate all the information. It also discusses some of the difficulties associated with PLN's including information overload, figuring out the social norms and learning to use the tools. The article goes on to describe and compare the three PLN platforms. The article even highlights the types of topics that are discussed on PLN's.

Game-based lesson plans and tools shared by educators online!

Web 2.0 technology - the free digital tools that empower all users to create and share - has changed the way the world operates. In the hands of educators, it can become a powerful catalyst for changing the way students learn.

Great article! These three things every teacher should be doing with Web 2.0 are what make Web 2.0 tools so powerful for learning. Great find!

This article examines practices that educators should be using such as examining prior-knowledge, creating personalized experiences, and complex problem simulation. These techniques can be used to a greater effect when free web 2.0 tools are utilized.