Teaching Using Web 2.0 Tools

TEACHING WITH WEB 2.0 TOOLS

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN BEST PRACTICES

• Recognize the learning curve of your students

• Know where to go for technical support

• Ensure multiple modes of learning

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN BEST PRACTICES

• Provide a clear structure

• Follow good instructional design practices (create learning outcomes, assess the instruction, etc.)

WEB 2.0 TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM

• “fundamentally participative”

• “about sharing code, content, and ideas”

• “breeding ground for creative endeavors”

WEB 2.0 TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM

Blogs

•Source of course information•Lists of library resources•Class discussion forum•Newsletters •Place to share online projects

WEB 2.0 TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM

Blogs

WEB 2.0 TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM

Wiki

•A webpage anyone can edit• brainstorming• group projects• making lists (FAQs, glossary)• collection of links• build a group portfolio

•Simple and practically limitless

WEB 2.0 TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM

Wiki

WEB 2.0 TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM

Social Bookmarking

• Del.icio.us• Diigo• Sqworl• Scoop.It• LiveBinders

WEB 2.0 TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOMWebsite creation

• Weebly• Wix• Webs• Google Sites

WEB 2.0 TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOMPresentations

• Slideshare• Prezi• Animoto

WEB 2.0 TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM

Tutorials

• Jing, YouTube, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate

Others

• Podcasts with Audacity, Photosharing with Picasa, Flickr, multimedia discussion with VoiceThread; infographics with Piktochart

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY GUIDE

http://libguides.gsw.edu/instructionaltech

WORKS CITED

Herring, James E. Improving Students' Web Use and Information Literacy: A Guide for Teachers and Teacher Librarians. London: Facet, 2011. Print.

"Best Practices for Faculty Using Instructional Technology." Best Practices for Faculty Using Instructional Technology. University of Washington, 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2013.

"Blogs@Baruch." Blogs@Baruch. Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute, Barcuch College, n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2013.

McGraw, David, and Daniel Dirks. "UIowa Wiki." Theatre Arts. University of Iowa, n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2013.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

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