Web 2.0: Enhancing Education Through Technology

Using Web 2.0 tools to be more competitive in the sales industry. It got me thinking how to use it in the education business as well.

A study showing the positive effect of online discussion in tandem with traditional coursework models.

the above url provides a link to a website called: http://edu.critiqueit.com/ Here you can post articles and invite people to read them and give input. sounds like a great resource for virtually any high school class.

This article talks about how using social networking tools with current events allows students to see multiple perspectives.

This is an exciting article about a project that encourages young people into STEM careers through weekend and summer courses in computer game design. The program uses mentoring and collaboration to teach Game Design.

For STEM education, this is an exciting opportunity for students. I have had a couple student go after game design careers and have been successful. I was interested to read about the support that is built into the program (mentors) and the collaboration to help teach design. My former students have told me that is how they like to learn the design is through collaboration with fellow students in the class they are in.

Nice comparison of web 1.0 and web 2.0. My, have things changed fast for me over the years.

This is an excellent resource for evolution for both teachers and students. There are some short videos and activities that are very good for teachers.

This is a very helpful site for evolution education. It is helpful for students and educators alike.

I thought this was a little bit interesting to read

by Arthur W. Chickering and Stephen C. Ehrmann

Interactive instructional idea that cover all grades levels and many subject areas for ways to enhance your instruction with an Elmo document camera.

Interactive instructional ideas that cover all grades levels and many subject areas for ways to enhance your instruction with an Elmo document camera.

K-12 lesson plans for using a document camera in the classroom

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introduces "zoom-in inquiry," a technique for approaching visual primary sources

describes using Facebook with AP U.S. History high-school juniors.

Using Twitter to facilitate student participation

Digital Storytelling with the Flip Camera

Fantastic compilation of links and resources for flip cameras

Resources on Smartboard, Promethean and InterWrite. Also general Interactive Sites and Resources: