Dabbling in the World of Web 2.0

Seven brilliant things teachers do with technology
By Doug Johnson, Blue Skunk Blog

1. Empower kids with technology.
2. Creatively find and use resources.
3. Make conferencing real-time.
4. Put kids in touch with the world.
5. Accept the role of co-leaner.
6. Use the kids own devices to teach them.
7. Delight in the discovery, the newness, the fun technology holds.
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This was my very first experience with any type of online social networks. I have never “MySpaced” or “Facebooked!” I have heard of Ning, but this exploration of Classroom 2.0 and Ning in Education was a maiden voyage for me.
I looked at Sara-from-South-Carolina’s profile and a Georgia Classroom 2.0 group. I’m glad to see evidence [...]

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I enjoyed reading a blog post by Doug Johnson on his BlueSkunk Blog. Here are the top ten things he wishes he had known as a first year teacher. It’s quite a list!
1. Leave your ego at the door.
2. Admit ignorance or uncertainty.
3. Let the kids teach each other.
4. Don’t play gotcha on tests.
5. Some [...]

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I had fun creating a Pageflakes page for a professional development class I teach on using digital primary sources. I picked the perfect theme and added RSS feeds for a couple of my favorite blogs on using primary sources. I embedded a YouTube video, a Flickr photostream, and a PictureTrail photo cube. It was great! [...]

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From the first time I heard about Google Docs I knew it was going to be a good thing! I was a high school media specialist and immediately thought this could be the salvation of many a group project! Students can work together without having to BE together!
When NECC was in Atlanta, I listened to [...]

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My brother really enjoys and learns from YouTube and has even started uploading himself in an effort to save and share some family things. I’m glad Thing 19 is making me stop and explore YouTube! I found a useful clip on examples of plagiarism and Google’s new web browser, Chrome. After my recommitment to using [...]

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I am scheduled to teach a class on primary sources in January. After taking this Web2.0 class, I want to be able to share Web2.0 applications with my students! This is my very first podcast ever, but I hope I’ll be able to share it (and its message) with [...]

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When I got my National Board Certification in 2004, I rewarded myself with a new video ipod! I knew this was a technology that I needed to know about, but I will admit that I have not used it to its full potential. I was able to download podcasts from the 2006 and 2007 GaETC, [...]

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As a librarian, I met LibraryThing from its beginnings.  I knew then that someone had a great idea!  I hadn’t visited LibraryThing in a while, and I was amazed at the statistics.  I logged in and updated my profile.  My original intent was to catalog my own collection of books by, about, and illustrated by [...]

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