The role of technology in education and the use of web 2.0 technology in today`s classrooms

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“The role of Technology in Education and the Use of Web 2.0 Technologies in Today´s Classrooms"

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BY: Marbelis Pérez

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As educators, the use technology is transforming our work, and more specifically the way we support students in the classroom.

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WEB 2.0• Web 2.0 Tools are online software programs that

allow users to do a number of different things.

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to teach curriculum content

store data, create/edit video, edit photos, collaborate

To facilitate communications

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Web 2.0 technologies

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BLOG

• It`s a platform• It`s an on-line journal• Teachers can use Blogs

to post homework assignments, course materials and additional resources

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Social networking

• Social networking refers to a broad class of web sites and services that allow you to connect with:

• Friends• Family• and colleagues online

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Wikis

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Wikipedia - an encyclopedia

To take noteExplorationTeamwork

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Skype

• Students can learn from other students.

• To Connect with other cultures.

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Multimedia Galleries

• Photos• Illustrations with

animations and sounds

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Why should use technology at school?

To engages students to write

To Provides a learning space

Motivates them to use the web for learning

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Students

• They are Living and working in this networked environment.

To locate

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