Virtual Spaces

Virtual Spaces

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  Wikis, Blogs & otherVirtual Spaces
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  Technology is alsoallowing for more options in education. How do we foster an environment where we can utilize the available technologies to extend, enrich, & communicate what we already do.
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  How do webring rich media/research and digital collaboration resources for students into one place?
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  Where can weput student’s digital work for easy access?
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  What are otheroptions for communicating with parents? How can students and parents access my learning material from home?
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  Virtual Learning Environments Quick Pages Sites where users can quickly post notes, files, and links. (Padlet)  Blogs a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.  Wikis a website that allows anyone to add, delete, or revise content by using a web browser  Websites a connected group of pages on the World Wide Web regarded as a single entity, usually maintained by one person or organization and devoted to a single topic or several closely related topics.  So really, a blog or wiki with more than one page can be considered a website. We will be using Weebly, which we will refer to as a website.
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  Padlet  What itis: Online Bulletin Board where you can post text, images, files, link  Useful features: quick, easy –to- use, collaborative, option to password protect, customizable backgrounds Vocab Example: http://padlet.com/coffeebite/1rbmyjr47x Math Example: http://padlet.com/mkmiller/polygonsinourworld Story Predictions: http://padlet.com/mrsray/zuoqz1etr1 Numbers: http://padlet.com/ttong/numbers To Do: On the website, list ways that you can use Padlet
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  Blogs  Blogs providea communication space that teachers can utilize with students whenever there is a curriculum need to develop writing, share ideas, and reflect on work being undertaken in the classroom. –Blogs in Education  Research has shown that students write more, write in greater detail, and take greater care with spelling, grammar, and punctuation, when they are writing to an authentic audience over the internet. –Lorrie Jackson – Education World
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  Blogging Platforms Individual Blogs Blogger UseGoogle ID Quick Easy-Set Up Free Customizable Easy interface makes is great for beginners Wordpress Free or paid Takes a while to get used to interface Highly customizable Create from scratch or template For the serious blogger Kidblog Free basic Create free student accounts Up to 40 students per class Unlimited classes Customizable settings (private, public) Parent codes for logins User-friendly app-available Simple to use Can’t create pages Edublogs Free basic (Can’t embed videos and HTML) $40yr for pro to have student accounts Create pages for more site feel Blogs for Classrooms http://triciagriffin.edublogs.org/
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  We will ExploreKidblog Today KidBlog is the brainchild of former teacher Matt Hardy and programmer Dan Flies. Formed in 2007, Kidblog was created to foster proper writing habits in Matt’s classroom. http://www.tubechop.com/watch/4254741
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  How can studentsbenefit from blogs?  Polish writing skills. Interactive Writing  Practice editing and proofreading skills  Students learn digital citizenship  Increased motivation- Students as publishers for authentic audiences.  Documentation of growth  Practice typing skills!!  Learn from others through global collaboration  Combine rich media with writing  Work remotely
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  Blogs  Teachers: useas class websites, teacher reflections, share student work, share daily class activities, links to resources, files  Students:  Book reviews, book summaries  Respond to teacher prompts  best of day reflections  Use vocabulary words in a sentence or paragraph  Explain the steps to completing a math problem  Thematic posts  Publish short stories  Post their digital work or pictures of paper work
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  Let’s Blog withKidblog – 10mins 1. Go to : www.kidblog.org/technologybootcamp 2. Click login in the Top Right Corner 3. Find your name in the drop down box and enter your password 3. Click New Post, Post a sentence or two about your holiday break. 4. If you have time… Click All Blogs and Respond to the Who’s coming to the party blog post. 5. If you have more time, check out the control panel view
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  Blogs are alsofrequently used to show what students know. Use a wiki for larger collaborative projects
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  Blogs vs Wiki Blog– Possible Postings  What is your favorite season and why? (maybe include a hand- drawn picture of your fav season)  What book have you recently read? Would you recommend it and why or why not?  How do you think you would have handled being a pioneer during Westward Expansion? What would have been the hardest part for you and why? Wikis & Websites  With your group, choose a season and describe its characteristics. Include significant holidays. You may include photos and videos.  Create a vocabulary reference page with words from your most recent read. Include sentences for each word.  Westward Expansion Wiki
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  Wiki Platforms Wikispaces Freefor Educators Easily add collaborators (no email needed) Built for collaboration Embed just about anything Easy formatting layout PB Works Free for educators, upgrade for more storage. Google Sites Free Integrated with your Google ID Traditional wiki functionality but with a website look and feel https://sites.google.com/a/dcsdk12.org/castle-rock-elementary/ Classroom Example Teacher Shared Space Example
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  Wikis for Education…a few uses  Teacher Webpage (vocab words, homework, useful links, weekly class updates, resource files for students/parents, study guides)  Post links, videos, files for student thematic units (1st grade examples)  Organize the web for students  Teacher collaboration workspace  Students:  collaborative pages for group work, build on and edit one another's work  Book reviews  Create a class reference book where each student gets a page (transportation, weather, insects, etc) http://timelineofpresidents.wikispaces.com/  Students can create summary pages of units learned  Assign portfolio pages to each of your students and allow them to display and discuss their work  Collaborative Study Guides
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  Lets get toit! 10 mins 1. Go to: http://techbootcampatl.wikispaces.com/ 2. Sign in 3. Click Edit and respond to the 2 questions on the Home page 4. If you have time… Add a new page. Name the page “your name Page” example: Makisha’s Page 5. If you have more time, take a look around wikispaces!
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  Weebly in theClassroom - A Blog & Website in one  Create visually appealing websites  Create up to 40 Student accounts - Free –  Can password protect  Uses:  Teacher webpage/blog  Student blogs  Great for digital portfolios –follows students from year to year. (http://ryanp5h.weebly.com/ password –tiger1)  Summative Projects http://nhdexample1.weebly.com/index.html http://jariusmccall.weebly.com/  Weebly Student Login http://students.weebly.com/