Powerful Collaboration with Web 2.0 Tools


Presented by: Carolyn Skibba
10:00-11:00 in room 261
and 12:30-1:30 in room 259

We know that collaboration is an essential twenty-first century skill and that teamwork in the classroom can enhance student understanding.  By using free web 2.0 tools such as blogs and social networks, students can engage in collaboration in new and powerful ways while also practicing writing skills and developing digital citizenship.  In this session, participants will learn about Kidblog and Edmodo, which are free, safe, and easy to use.  Come learn how to set up and manage student accounts, model meaningful and appropriate online communication, and successfully implement these tools in your classroom using 1:1 or shared iPads.

Subjects covered: All
Topic area: small group instruction, 1:1 iPad deployment, shared iPad use, project based learning, classroom management
Grade Level: Primary (PK-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Participant Level: Novice