Topic3

= Learning Topic 3: = = Web 2.0 =

Background/Rationale
The term "Web 2.0" is associated with a man named Tim O'Reilly from an O'Reilly media conference that occurred in 2004. The term refers to web applications that facilitate interactive sharing of information, interoperability, user-centered design, and collaboration on the World Wide Web (Wikipedia). Web 2.0 tools are being used in classrooms everywhere to provide content, increase student engagement, assess learning, etc.

One example of a Web 2.0 tool is Google. What was once created by two Stanford PhD students is now one of the most popular websites in the world. Although searching is the most popular service Google offers, there are many more services that are provided (i.e. advertising, productivity, translating, news, mobile, etc.). According to Google (1998), their mission is "To organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful (retrieved from http://www.google.com/corporate/facts.html). The services provided are powerful tools, but they are even more powerful when used together.

This week you will explore ways that Google can increase your productivity and organization in the classroom. You will also see how other Web 2.0 tools will help enhance instruction.

Learner Outcomes

 * Create a Google calendar and a Google form.
 * Insert a hyperlink into a Google form on a Google site.
 * Create a new blog post.
 * Research and define Web 2.0.
 * Develop classroom activities that implement Marzano, Bloom's and Web 2.0 tools/applications.

Readings and Research

 * Sclater, N. (2010). Cloud computing in education. //UNESCO Institute for// //Information Technologies in Education: Policy Brief, September 2010//. Retrieved from http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0019/001904/190432e.pdf


 * Library Resource:**
 * Books 24/7 - @http://libguides.regis.edu/atozdatabases


 * Online Magazines:**
 * Tech&Learning - @http://www.techlearning.com/
 * THE Journal - @http://thejournal.com/Home.aspx
 * Journal of Educational Technology & Society - @http://www.ifets.info/
 * Education Week: Digital Directions - @http://www.edweek.org/dd/
 * eLearn Magazine - @http://www.elearnmag.org/
 * Edutopia - @http://www.edutopia.org/


 * Google Resources**
 * Google - @http://www.google.com/
 * Google Apps Education Center - @http://edutraining.googleapps.com/
 * Google for Educators - @http://www.google.com/educators/index.html


 * Web 2.0 Resources**
 * Teach Web 2.0 - http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/
 * Cooltoolsforschools - http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/
 * Google for Educators - @http://www.google.com/educators/index.html
 * Go2Web20 - @http://www.go2web20.net/
 * eSchoolNews - [[file:eSchoolNews.com » Free web tools for classroom educators.html]]
 * Eight (or so) Easy 2.0 Pieces to Piece Together - http://newtoolsworkshop.wikispaces.com/
 * Classroom 2.0 - @http://www.classroom20.com/

3.1: Google Apps Training
//**Complete Before Class Session**// Google for Educators is a resource for educators to reference in order to find ideas about how Google Tools can be used in the classroom. Online tutorials for each of the applications used for Google Education are also provided. Some of the tools you may be familiar with, others you may not. Use this time to familiarize yourself and briefly explore the features that Google has to offer before taking a deeper look at each one. Please complete the table below to help organize your exploration. Submit your document to Topic3_StudentPage. @http://services.google.com/apps/resources/overviews/welcome/topicWelcome/index.html


 * Google Feature: || Notes: || Classroom Integration Ideas: ||
 * Email ||  ||   ||
 * Calendar ||  ||   ||
 * Talk ||  ||   ||
 * Docs ||  ||   ||
 * Sites ||  ||   ||

3.2: What is Web 2.0 Really?
The term Web 2.0 is being thrown around as the newest and best thing around on the Internet, but what is it really? How would you define Web 2.0? How is Web 2.0 different from what was done before? Is it the same as Cloud Computing? How is the difference between the terms Web 2.0 and Software as a Service (SaaS)? And the most important thing to consider: What role can all these terms and software applications play in education?

Web 2.0 video by U Tech Tips: media type="custom" key="8794004"
 * Web 2.0 / Cloud Computing Resources**:

Cloud Computing in Plain English by clouddistribution: media type="youtube" key="txvGNDnKNWw" height="390" width="480"


 * Task Definition:**
 * 1) Research the terms: Web 1.0, Web 2.0, Cloud Computing, Software as a Service (SaaS), Apps and Widgets.
 * 2) Develop definitions for each term.
 * 3) Determine the similarities, differences, and relationships between each of the terms.
 * 4) Find examples of each term that would be applicable in the educational classroom.
 * 5) Create a graphic organizer, table or mindmap that illustrates what these terms mean; the similarities, differences, and relationships between them all; and educational applications. Post your product on Topic3_StudentPage.

3.3: Exploring and Creating with Google Calendar and Forms
//In EDTC603, you will be designing a classroom website; Google Sites would be a nice source to consider. In this activity, you will be exploring the Google Calendar and Google Forms and possibilities for use in an educational environment.//

Google Calendar is a powerful tool that can be used to display important district/school events, homework, field trips, etc. You can choose to keep your calendar private, you can share it, or it can be embedded onto your Google Site. For this activity, you will need access to your district calendar, school calendar, and any other important dates your students and/or parents need to know.
 * Part One - Integrating Google Calendar**

Your task is to create a Google Calendar that includes all important events for your school year. Once you have entered in the events, you need to embed the calendar onto the Topic3_StudentPage and at a later date embed into your classroom website developed in EDTC603.

Google Docs is similar to the Microsoft Student package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), except all of your work can be accessed from any computer with Internet access. With Google Docs you have the ability to create documents, spreadsheets, slideshows, and forms. One of the best features of Google Docs is Google Forms. Google Forms allows you to create surveys, polls, tests, and/or quizzes easily and all of your results are automatically inserted into an easy to read spreadsheet. For this part of the activity, you are going to create a Google form for use with your students or your student's parents. It could a form to gather information, to survey knowledge or interests, or used as a quiz.
 * Part Two - Questioning With Google Docs**

Your form should include: When you complete your form, please include the live hyperlink of Google Form on Topic3_StudentPage.
 * A minimum of 5 questions
 * A minimum of 3 different question types
 * A least one required question

An example would be a form for your parents to fill out at the beginning of the school year and/or semester to assist in contacting student's parents for discipline, award ceremonies, conferences, field trips, class parties, etc. Although parent information is collected by the office at the beginning of the year, it's not always stored in a place that's easily accessible for you. Think about the information that would be useful for you to know. For example:
 * Parent's names
 * Home/work/cell numbers
 * Email addresses
 * Best time/place to contact
 * Child's Allergies
 * Siblings
 * Volunteer information
 * Transportation information (i.e. bus, walk, ride)

**3.3 Assessment**
You will earn the following points for this activity:
 * === Exploring Google Calendar & Forms === || === Points Possible === || === Points Earned === || === Comments === ||
 * === Google Calendar === ||
 * Calendar was created with Google Calendar || 5 ||  ||   ||
 * Calendar contained important dates || 5 ||  ||   ||
 * Calendar was properly embedded into class wiki || 10 ||  ||   ||
 * === Google Form === ||
 * Form was created with Google Form || 2 ||  ||   ||
 * Form contained a minimum of 5 questions || 5 ||  ||   ||
 * Form contained a minimum of 3 different question types || 5 ||  ||   ||
 * Form contained one required question. || 5 ||  ||   ||
 * Hyperlink to the form was posted on class wiki. || 3 ||  ||   ||
 * === Total === || === 40 === ||  ||   ||

3.4: Web 2.0 Activities
Web applications are being used in classrooms every day. Throughout this course, you have been introduced to a variety of those tools, but there are so many more out there. media type="youtube" key="f3ZLCUXRkBs" height="390" width="640"
 * Animoto Overview of Web 2.0 Tools** video:

Search for some of your favorite Web 2.0 tools/applications to help you create classroom activities for your students. You are going to find at least 5 tools and/or applications that can be used in your classroom. Use the Web 2.0 Resources listed under the Web 2.0 Resources Section for this topic.

Create a new Google doc (or Word document) for your information. For each tool you need to provide details about the following information (using this format):
 * Web 2.0 Tool and its URL:
 * Grade Level(s):
 * Summary Paragraph for the Classroom Activity:
 * Marzano Strategy:
 * Objective(s) of Activity (using Digital Bloom's Taxonomy verbs):
 * Assessment (can be formal or informal):

When you are finished with this activity, you need post your document on Topic3_StudentPage or share your Google doc with your instructor for evaluation.

3.4 Assessment: (80 points)
This activity will be included in your final research paper for this course.
 * Web 2.0 Tool and URL - 5 points (1 point per tool)
 * Grade level(s) - 5 points (1 point per tool)
 * Activity Summary - 25 points (5 points per tool)
 * Marzano Strategy - 15 points (3 points per tool)
 * Objective(s) - 15 points (3 points per tool)
 * Assessment - 15 points (3 points per tool)

3.5: Blogging About Web2.0/Google Apps
Now that you have experienced and evaluated Google apps and some Web 2.0 applications, reflect on your experiences on the class blog: **601 Big Class Blog** in a minimum of 400 words. Consider the following questions:
 * 1) How could Web2.0/Google Apps help you to be more efficient as an educator?
 * 2) How could Web2.0/Google Apps enhance collaboration between yourself, parents, and students?
 * 3) Did you learn something about Web2.0/Google Apps or yourself that you didn't know before?
 * 4) What are some issues that educators must consider when utilizing Web2.0/Google Apps in their classroom?

3.5 Assessment:
See "Blogging Rubric"

**//Due Friday, April 1st//** -
 * Homework Assignments **
 * 3.3 Exploring and Creating with Google Calendar and Forms //(40 points) - Submit to your Topic3_StudentPage//
 * Finish 3.4 Web 2.0 Activities //(80 points) Submit to Topic3_StudentPage //
 * 3.5 Blogging About Web2.0/Google App //(16 points) -// //Submit on 601 Bog Class Blog////.//

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