Wikis, Blogs and PodcastsEESL 650TECH-CONNECTIONS

TECH-CONNECTIONS for EESL 650

3 Required Components•Wikis• Online resource to facilitate creative

collaboration• Invited contributors can edit and change

the product•Blogs• Online resource used as a diary• Invited followers can contribute comments

•Podcasts• Online media files (audio or video) that are

released as episodes• May be downloaded or accessed online

TECH-CONNECTIONS for EESL 650: Wikis

Requirements•Each project group will establish a wiki.• Used to collaborate and create course

projects• Invited contributors will include each

group member and all course instructors.

Getting Started•Go to www.wikispaces.com• Choose “Tours”• Follow instructions to set-up wiki.• Note: Invite each group member and all

course instructors to contribute.

TECH-CONNECTIONS for EESL 650: Wikis

Inviting Contributors

1. Go to your wiki.2. On the left, choose “Manage Wiki”.3. Choose “Invite People”.4. Enter the email addresses of all instructors.

1. cbhunt6.02@gmail.com2. cindycox920@hotmail.com

5. Add the email addresses of your project group members.

TECH-CONNECTIONS for EESL 650: Blogs

Requirements•Each student will establish a blog.• Used to reflect on topics related to teaching

math and science to ELLs.• Invited classmates will engage in blogging with

the blog author.

Getting Started•Go to www.blogger.com/start• Under “Learn More”, choose “Take a quick

tour”• Choose “create a blog”. Follow instructions.• You will invite all instructors and the

designated class members to your blog.

TECH-CONNECTIONS for EESL 650: Blogs

Inviting Bloggers1. Select “View Blog”.2. Choose “Customize” located at top right.3. Choose “Settings”.4. Choose “Permissions”.5. Under “Blog Readers”, choose “Add Readers”.6. Enter the email addresses of all instructors.

1. cbhunt6.02@gmail.com2. cindycox920@hotmail.com

7. Add the email addresses of the designated classmates.

TECH-CONNECTIONS for EESL 650: Podcasts

Selecting Podcasts1. Podcasts must be related to strategies for

teaching math and science to ELLs.2. Podcasts must be available at no cost to view

or download.3. Podcasts must be appropriate for use in K-12

settings.Posting Podcasts4. Go to the class wiki at the link belowMath Science Podcasts for ELL for EESL 6502. Read the first page. Follow directions to

explore the wiki.3. Follow directions to post your podcasts and

review the podcasts of others.

TECH-CONNECTIONS for EESL 650: Final NotesMake note of questions to ask Saturday.

WIKIS1. Each student will set-up a wiki to use as a collaborative

tool for teachers or students.2. Each student will set-up a wiki. Each group member

will have a page at that wikispace.3. We will monitor progress of the project using the

wikispace your team designates.BLOGS4. Each student will set-up a blog. 5. Each student will invite designated classmates and all

instructors to participate in your blog.6. Each student will participate in the class blog.PODCASTS7. Each student will locate and review 2 science-ELL, and

2 math-ELL podcasts; review podcasts posted by designated classmates.

8. Podcasts will be posted on the designated class wikispace.