twitter & blogging in the intermediate classroom
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Twitter & Blogging in the
Intermediate ClassroomBy:
Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher Gallit Zvi @gallit_z
What is Web 2.0? Why Twitter? Twitter Exploration Time Integrating Twitter with Student Learning Why Blog? Blogging Exploration Time using Kidblog
Shape of Day
Participation
Collaboration
Changing the way internet can be used in the classroom
Knowing, Wondering, Learning, & Sharing
Twitter, Blogging, Facebook, Google Docs, wikis, etc…
Web 2.0: What it is?
Just consuming information from websites for content
What it isn’t?
“Twitter in 60 Seconds”
http://www.slideshare.net/CatherineRitz/twitter-for-professional-development
Why Twitter?
Where are you joining the Conversation?
1. I'm not interested. I don't get it. In fact, how did I get into this session anyway?
2. I've been thinking about it, considering joining in.
However, I don't know how.
3. I'm ready to go! Just point me in the right direction. 4. I've already joined the conversation, and I'm having
lots of fun and making connections
Denise Krebs https://sites.google.com/site/iowajoiningtheconversation2012/inspiration
Connections: Create your own Personal Learning Network (PLN)
Collaboration: Share resources and ideas with like minded teachers & students
Live Chats
Research: Search for resources you need
Impress your students
Use new sites and resources even they haven’t heard of
http://www.slideshare.net/CatherineRitz/twitter-for-professional-development
Why Twitter?
Share thoughts, ideas, and opinions, & support them with details that make understanding easy.
Will learn to communicate effectively
More Reasons to Blog
Become better writers, both in content and mechanics.
Become better readers, improving comprehension and the
ability to read critically.
Use Web 2.0 technology as a tool to publish their work to share with
their peers, family, and friends.
*Personal Weebly Blog if Students created own E-Portfolio website.
Blogging Platforms
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