Friday, May 20, 2011

Week 9 - Thing 23

Every classroom teacher should take this course. The Web 2.0 tools that are presented are an excellent way to promote more active learning in the classroom. Through the tools that are presented, students can create content in a way that will really bring home concepts to them and cement those concepts into their memory. Students were so excited about using these tools.

The other great thing about the Web 2.0 tools is that they are so easy to use! Teachers must not let themselves be intimidated or overwhelmed at the thought of learning something new! They need to just do it...and reap the rewards!!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Week 7 Thing 17

Skyler has a new website where he can do his thing. He is quite excited to get in on the fun with new Web 2.0 tools. After all, Verde has his group on Edmodo....Skyler was feeling a bit left out....no more.

His site is at http://skylersplace.weebly.com/

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Week 6 Thing 13

Week 5 - Thing 12 Google Advanced & Custom Searches

Definitely worth checking out Google advanced and custom searches.   I especially like the file type search.  As a teacher, I can search for things like power point presentations that I might use on a particular topic.  I can request a specific reading level for my students. 

Another great capability is to search for sites that are like a site that i like.

I can also look for photos that are in public domain.

Great tool...looking forward to showing it to our students!!