Using WEB 2.0 Technology to Engage

Students

Presented by:Miley Grandjean, Jed Duggan,

and Sandy JohnsonIIQ and OCIP

Web 2.0 Agenda

• Defining Web 2.0• Evaluation of Web 2.0 Tools• Creating Web 2.0 learning objects • Delivering Web 2.0 learning objects• Whirlwind Tour of Web 2.0• Questions or Comments• Evaluation of Presentation

Open these sites in different tabs if you would like to follow along.

Wordle http://www.wordle.net

Screencast-o-Matic http://www.screencast-o-matic.com

TodaysMeet https://todaysmeet.com

What do you think?

Please complete the poll pod.

I know what Web 2.0 is and could lead this presentation.

I have a little bit of knowledge of what Web 2.0 is but need to learn more.

I have no idea what Web 2.0 is.

What are your questions?

Use the chat pod provided to ask any questions you may have concerning Web 2.0.

Throughout the presentation we will answer your questions.

Web 1.0 to Web 2.0• Web 1.0 was the beginning of the WWW. • Could only view webpages. • Could not contribute to the content of the

webpages.• Users were consumers of content.• Information was not “dynamic”.• Content had to be updated by the

webmaster.• Focused on presenting, not creating.

What is Web 2.0?

• Came about ~ 2004• Using the Web as an applications platform• New methods to distribute information• Are applications and applets - small

programs that fit within a larger program or Web page

• Made for Web surfing or accessing the Internet

• Interactive and engaging

Image from creativitytheories.wikispaces.com

Why should we use Web 2.0?

• Provides rich user experiences• Avenues for interaction and engagement• Promotes creativity• Improves lines of communication• Spaces for collaboration• Opportunity to “remix” content• Extends connections

Evaluation of Web 2.0 Tools• Appropriate use of the right tool can

ensure better access.• Right selection can strengthen

interactions and learning.• Making a selection from among several

similar Web 2.0 tools can often be challenging and time-consuming.

• Use some type of evaluation tool to narrow choice and save time.

Let’s Explore!Suggestion: Open these sites in a separate tab for

quick access.

Wordle http://www.wordle.net/

Screencast-o-Matic http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

TodaysMeet https://todaysmeet.com/about

Wordle• Free• One of the most well known Web 2.0 tools• Visual representation tool (Word Clouds)• Creates different visuals• Can print to .pdf or can take a snap shot of

image

Ideas for Uses of Wordle

• Use as a banner in the Home Page• Creative introduction activities• Edit and revise papers• Assist in the presentation of papers• Prompt discussions

Desktop Share

Hold on while we share our desktop and demonstrate

Screencast-o-Matic• Free version• 15 minutes of recording• Upload to Youtube/SOM, or save to computer

(MP4, AVI, FLV, or GIF)• Captures screen and webcam (if you choose that

option)• Easy sizing recording frame• Can pause during recordings

Ideas for Uses with Screencast-o-Matic

• Course introductions/tours• Explain a challenging concept• Give students audio/visual feedback• Students teach other students – Peer

support

Desktop Share

Hold on while we share our desktop and demonstrate.

Today’s Meet

• Creates personal chat room that you can set up and invite people to participate.

• Designed to be a backchannel — the conversation behind what’s going on.

• Quickly and easily write comments or ask questions.

Ideas for Uses with Today’s Meet

1. Have a conversation. Students can talk about anything in a TodaysMeet room.2. Share links. Post the URL for a website you want everyone to visit. 3. Ask questions. Ask questions and get answers without interrupting.4. Take a poll. Results will be visual in a matter of seconds.6. Check for understanding. Ask a comprehension question.7. Gather feedback. Quick method to gather student feedback.

Desktop Share

Hold on while we share our desktop and demonstrate

Tour of Web 2.0

Go2Web20 http://www.go2web20.netFacebook https://www.facebook.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.comFlicker https://www.flickr.comBlogger https://www.blogger.comPandora http://www.pandora.comPB Wiki http://www.pbworks.com

More Resources

Pinterest http://www.pinterest.comLearnist http://learni.st/Skype http://www.skype.com/en/Padlet http://padlet.comGo2Web20 http://www.go2web20.netWeb 2.0 for Education

http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/web20foredu

Questions or Comments?

Please complete our survey for evaluation and feedback concerning this presentation.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OCIP2013_2014

Thank you for attending!Web 2.0