Transcript Using Web 2.0 Technologies in the Classroom

Using Web 2.0 Technologies
in the Classroom
Acknowledgements
This resource is designed as an output from a Training and
Development Agency Research Grant led by Dr Helen Boulton
at Nottingham Trent University.
Acknowledgements: We would like to thank the NTU team
(Rachael Smith, Kate Buttler and David Chaplain) the trainee
teachers (Jinder Mahal, Rosie Hall, Shabana Majid, Lee
Edwards, Marie Bauder, Naomi Patrick, and Amy Emerson)
and the teachers (Adam Blazewicz-Bell at The National
Academy School, Jon Marshall at Djanogly City Academy
School, Amy Stelfox at The Nottingham Academy, Colin
Sisson at Nottingham Bluecoat School, and Christine Turner
at English Martyrs School) who took part in this research
project.
Introduction to EPS
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What is Web 2.0 Technology?
“Web 2.0 technology is the social web, it is
software that supports group interaction”
Shirky (2003)
Web 2.0 Technology is the term given to describe
the second generation of the world wide web that
focuses on the ability for people to collaborate and
share information online. It refers to the transition
from the static HTML web pages to a more dynamic
web page that allows open communication and the
sharing of information between users.
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Types of Web 2.0, Collaborative and
Innovative online software
PBWorks
Googledocs
Etherpad’s
Xtranormal
Wetpaint
Hot
potatoes
Glogster
Classmaker.
com
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Web 2.0 technology 1:Etherpads
This is a web-based collaborative real-time
editor that allows authors to simultaneously
edit a text document, and see all of the
participants' edits in real-time
It also contains a chat feature in the sidebar
that allows further communication and
discussion.
Example Etherpad:
http://openetherpad.org/7Xb5NoQqDd
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Web 2.0 technology 1:
Etherpads/Piratepad
To set up a new etherpad, you need to type in the URL:
http://openetherpad.org/; or to set up a piratepad
www.piratepad.net. Etherpad tutorial available at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B69sx77dXIg&feature=player_de
tailpage
Type it in as you see it above, DO NOT type it in to Google or any other
search engine as you will not find the correct site.
Rules to remember:
1. Very Important!!! Before you edit the page, copy and paste the URL
to a word document and Save. You will not be able to access this
etherpad or piratepad again, if you do not do so.
2. The page saves every couple of seconds, however to force a save,
click on ‘Save Revisions’
3. You can colour code your name to changes should you wish
4. All the class can access it at once, unlike a wiki
5. You can save the pad after it has been used and download it as a
PDF, HTML or Word document by going to ‘Slide Timer’
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Case Study Examples:
For examples of how to use etherpad and
piratepad in the classroom look at:
Case Study 1 – Year 9 English lesson at
Djanogly City Academy
Case Study 4 – Year 9 English lesson at
Nottingham Academy
Introduction to EPS
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Web 2.0 technology 2: Wiki
In exploring Wikis, the best way is for you to experience a wiki
for yourself.
To create a wiki, you can use Pbworks.co.uk, Blogger.com,
Wordpress.com, etc.
Watch the video: www.commoncraft.com/video/wikis
A wiki is similar to an etherpad. By selecting one or more
themes, you can create and edit it adding your ideas (target
audience, level & scope), concepts and understanding, creating
links to tools, exemplars, resources and research. For example,
you could start with a list which others can add to and expand
upon - the pages are yours to do what you wish to!
The pages that you edit and create aim to be a collaborative
effort, with no one single author or voice.
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Case Study Examples:
For examples of how to use wikis in the
classroom go to:
Case Study 2: Year 9 Science at The National
Academy School.
Case Study 3: Year 7 English at Bluecoat
Academy.
Case Study 5: Year 9 Science at English
Martyrs School.
Introduction to EPS
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Web 2.0 technology 3: Blogs
A blog can be defined as:
“a website that allows users to reflect, share opinions, and
discuss various topics in the form of an online journal while
readers may comment on”
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/blog [accessed 19/4/10]
This is good for getting students to evaluate or reflect on a particular
learning process that has taken place in the lesson.
Link to video on blogs:
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=15427
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Web 2.0 Technology 4: Mind mapping
Mind mapping is a graphical way or diagram used to
represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and
arranged around a central key word or idea.
It is great for revision or representing key ideas on a specific
topic.
Video on using mind mapping in the classroom at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfsmrX-Rxqo
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Possible Mind Mapping software:
http://bubbl.us/
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Web 2.0 Technology 5: Twitter
Twitter is a ‘social media’ technology that enables people to express
their opinions online. It is a form of free micro-blogging which allows
users to send and receive short public messages called tweets.
2 ways in which this can be used in the classroom:
• Getting students to articulate ideas
• Improve critical thinking skills
• Also reminders re key events eg drama rehearsals
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Web 2.0 Technology 6: Corkboard.IT
This collaborative software is easy to set up
and only requires one username and
password which can be set up very simply and
given to students. Students can sign in at the
same time as each other and edit it. This is
ideal for sharing learning in a plenary or ideas
for projects as a starter activity.
Introduction to EPS
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Case Study Examples:
For examples of how to use Corkboard.It in
the classroom go to:
Case Study 1: Year 9 English at Djanogly City
Academy.
Introduction to EPS
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Digital Literacy:
It is important to remember about ‘Digital literacy’ when
using these technologies in the classroom.
Digital Literacy is the combination of skills, knowledge and
understanding that young people need to learn in order to
participate fully and safely in an digital world.
It is a combination of functional technology skills, critical
thinking, collaboration skills and social awareness.
Please refer to the Becta handout entitled ‘Digital Literacy’
included in this pack for more information.
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Activity
If you are working in your subject group or
on your own look at your scheme of work for
one year group and consider how you can
utilise some of the new technologies you
have been introduced to.
Identify how you would ‘scaffold’ the use of
the technologies and how they may enhance
the engagement of your students as well as
potentially raise their literacy skills.
Introduction to EPS
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Alternative Activity:
Consider one technology and identify where
you could use this in your teaching this term.
What would you need to prepare?
What support, if any, would you need?
Make an action plan and consider how you
will evaluate impact.
Introduction to EPS
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