Work Examples
Below are a few examples from class, using different Web 2.0 tools. A brief description is included for each example.
Bit Strips Comic Creator
I created a comic to briefly describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom. The advantages of using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom are as limitless as the imagination of the teacher using them. With that being said, caution must be taken in order to ensure that the tools are used appropriately, student privacy is protected, and that learning will still take place. Proper planning and clear expectations will help create a smooth Web 2.0 classroom experience.
Web 2.0 tools allow users to create content by themselves or through collaboration with others. This allows Web 2.0 tools to be used with an incredible amount of freedom in an educational setting! Students get to be creative and have fun while learning, but teachers must take the time to familiarize themselves with each Web 2.0 tool as well as any potential legal and ethical issues that could come up while using the tool. A Web 2.0 tool can help students think on a higher level, too. For more of my thoughts on Web 2.0 tools, please see my Web 2.0 reflection.
Screencasting: Screencast-O-Matic
Screencast-O-Matic is a web-based screencasting program that makes it easy to record your computer screen. I find it helpful for watching instructional videos relating to completing any task on the computer. Jing is a similar product that requires the user to download a program to use; both are similar and accomplish the same task. For one example of how to use Screencast-O-Matic, here is a screencast I recorded instructing students how to complete an online homework assignment featuring a form on Google Docs.
Photo Editing: iPiccy
I used iPiccy to edit this picture of Mo Farah winning a gold medal during the 2012 Olympic Games. Farah runs for Great Britain, and this picture was partly inspired by the Internet meme Mo Farah Running From Things. iPiccy does not require the user to download any software and is browser based.
Microblogging: Twitter
I use Twitter as a professional development resource for education. I also use it personally, but find it is most helpful to collaborate with other educators from across the country and all over the world. On the right, I embedded a feed of my tweets.
This embedded feed will be updated anytime I send a tweet. For more information on Twitter, please watch the "Twitter in Plain English" video created by Common Craft: |
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