fcss 2011 - transforming the social studies classroom with web 2.0 tools
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Transforming the Social Studies Classroomwith Web 2.0 Tools
Stephen C. Veliz
Florida Council for the Social StudiesAnnual Conference
St. Petersburg, FL
Before we begin . . .(click here)
The Basics
What do we mean by Web 2.0?
Web 1.0 Web 2.0
Classroom 1.0 Classroom 2.0
Content Consumers Content Producers
It's not about the Technology.
It's about the Content!
The Basics
Why should we use Web 2.0 toolswith our students?
A Vision of K12 Students Today(Click Here)
No generation in history has ever been so thoroughly prepared for the industrial age.
David Warlick
http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/?p=298 dangerouslyirrelevant.org
Why Web 2.0?
Motivate Students
Why Web 2.0?
Easy to Monitor
Why Web 2.0?
Students Create Content
Why Web 2.0?
Encourages Participation
Why Web 2.0?
Open Lines of Communication
In 2011, is it possible to be a good teacher and not integrate these tools into your teaching?
Getting Started
We can't meet students there,
unless we get there ourselves.
The Power of the PLN
How do you connect with your PLN?
Get Started: Follow me, and so on, and so on . . .
Start Slow, but Be a Joiner
Establishing an Online Presence“The Digital Footprint”
Teacher Website
Blogging
Micro-Blogging
Social Networking
Social Bookmarking
Social Media
Do you have a “home” online?
… and many more!!
The Case for Google Apps
Now for a few tools . . .
Put your head in the clouds
Dropbox
Livebinder
Content CreationNow on to the Kids!!
Encourages Higher-Level Thinking
What about Digital Storytelling?
Which program will you use? PC – PhotoStory 3 for Windows Mac – iMovie
Works across the curriculum Replaces those tired PowerPoint projects
A Word On Tools and Money
Microphones Go Cheap
Digital Cameras Point and Click
Video Cameras Digital Wish
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