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DIGITAL LITERACY Web applications for the classroom

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DIGITAL LITERACYWeb applications for the

classroom

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Objectives

To model safe use of technology in the classroom

To model frequent and effective use of technology

To get teachers interested in using technology

To improve professional practice

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Focus Questions

Focus Question:What are some tools that I can use as a teacher in my classroom to better serve students and me? Related Questions:

1. Are technologies such as blogging and podcasting appropriate for all classrooms?

2. Should this technology be encouraged in my classroom?

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Issues and Teacher Poll

Implementation Issues you have as a teacher Issues student will have

Teacher Poll Teacher response to questions asked by

presenter

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Blogging?

What is blogging? Journal on the internet Posts, comments, communication

Brief History Only been around for about 8-10 years Created for people to stay informed about

news and other information

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ACCESS

How hard is it to create a blog? No difficult at all Templates for any type of blog you want

Websites that create blogs www.edublogs.org www.weblogg-ed.com http://pbworks.com

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Example of Blog in Classroom

Mr. Bohannon 9th grade Science

Teacher Created a blog for

students http://bohannon.ed

ublogs.org/

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In Addition To Blogging

Podcasting Audio that can be

downloaded as MP3

Video Presentations Create videos Download to blog

Resources Provide extra

resources for students

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Importance in Classroom

Why is this important Education

constantly changing

Students are more inclined to use computer

Provides extra resources without exasperating teachers

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FEEDBACK

WHAT WE WILL DO POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

Open the floor for discussion at this time

Remember to use the hand raising tool, so we do not interrupt anyone else speaking

Further ideas on how a blog can be helpful

More input on creating blogs and using podcasts

Issues or concerns with creating these types of resources

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My own concerns

Time constraints

Updates

Valuable resources

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Implementation

My plan for teachers at my school Give presentation to teachers Gain feedback from them Create a blog for us during the instruction

time Ask teachers to log on and make comments Check back with them a few weeks later to

see if anyone is still using the blog or created their own

Pass out evaluation form on presentation