ncais presentation nov 2010

Tearing Down Walls:Extending the Science Classroom

Derrick WillardProvidence Day School

Extending My Classroom…

• Wiki (exam review)• Skype (guest speakers)• Blog (class)• Blog (project)

Wiki (exam review)

Skype (guest speakers)

Blog (class)

Class Blog

• Scribe post method• Reflection post• On My Mind post• ClustrMap

Blog (project)

Lessons Learned?

• Wiki: quiet girls can talk online (chat)• Skype: real world calling• Class blog: scribes create a learning

community and produce quality content for a more authentic audience

• Project blog: keep parents and collaborators in the loop

Wanna know more?

• Twitter: @dwillard• Skype: ickwillard• Email: derrick.willard@providenceday.org• Blog: http://pdsblogs.org/derrickwillardblog/

Visit my current projects…

Next Step…Build a PLN!

New Models of Professional Development Session: 4

This workshop will explore the use of social media tools like Ning, Twitter, and social bookmarking for professional development and creating professional

learning networks. Audience: All

Room: 307Presenter: Matt Scully

Providence Day School