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Notes used for a presentation with Teacher Learning Network in Melbourne, Australia on September 13, 2012 outlining easy to use Web 2.0 tools that teachers can use in the classroom tomorrow.

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Web 2.0 Toolbox: Web 2.0 Toolbox: Easy to Learn ….. Easy to UseEasy to Learn ….. Easy to Use

PresentedPresentedSeptember 13September 13thth 2012 2012

for for Thursdays with TLNThursdays with TLN

Bev NovakBev [email protected]

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A bit about me!A bit about me!

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VicPLNVicPLN

• opened my eyes• turned my life around• created new personal challenges• to explore, discover, experiment• enabled me to establish new links

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• a prolific blogger• hang out to read blogs of others• keen user of Social Networking• talk and think computers constantly• being a lifelong learner = my passion

THE NEW THE NEW ME!ME!

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WHAT ABOUT YOU?WHAT ABOUT YOU?

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Have you Have you participated in participated in

Thursdays with TLN Thursdays with TLN before?before?

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Use the chat windowUse the chat window

Describe your Describe your familiarity with Web familiarity with Web

2.0?2.0?

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HOW DO YOU FEEL?HOW DO YOU FEEL?

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OUTLINE:OUTLINE:

be inspired commence a new learning journey TODAY! see how easy it is to get started discover & explore easy to use Web 2.0 tools 10 point plan to help you ‘get into it!’

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WHAT’S CHANGED?WHAT’S CHANGED?

21st Century Education:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjJg9NfTXos&featur

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Reactions?Reactions?Thoughts?Thoughts?

• step up to the microphone and share your thoughts

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WHAT’S CHANGED?WHAT’S CHANGED?

• our world• our students are digital natives• our students learn differently to us• as teachers, we need to adapt our

methods retain relevancy engage students

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• to feel confident• to be in control• to challenge students• to have a set of tools

easy to use applicable to any age applicable to any subject

Teachers need to engage Teachers need to engage with technology!with technology!

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A WEB 2.0 A WEB 2.0 TOOLBOX:TOOLBOX:

• simple and easy to use• no account needed• free• engaging• can be used with any subject• feel empowered!

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WORDLE:WORDLE:http://http://www.wordle.netwww.wordle.net

• generate word clouds• copy and paste text• repeated words = larger size

print screen paste in Paint crop to size save as jpg

Classroom use ideas: 51 Interesting Ways to use Wordle in the Classroom

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TAGXEDO:TAGXEDO:http://http://www.tagxedo.comwww.tagxedo.com

• stunning word clouds • select load tab• load url or words• play and play some more• save or print

Classroom use ideas: Resources for the MFL Classroom

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How to use in How to use in classroom?classroom?

• jot your thoughts in chat window

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BUBBL.US:BUBBL.US:https://https://bubbl.usbubbl.us

• mind mapping tool• colourful and appealing• print, email or download• hones organizing skills• promotes collaboration

Classroom use ideas:Web 2.0 for the Classroom

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ESSAY MAP:ESSAY MAP:http://http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/essaywww.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/essaymapmap

• brainstorm ideas• paragraph layout• reinforces introduction & conclusion• use with group/individual

print save as pdf email

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TED:TED:http://http://www.ted.comwww.ted.com

• ideas worth spreading• video talks by world experts• amazing array of topics• searchable by theme

email download

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What do you think?What do you think?

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BOOKFLAVOR:BOOKFLAVOR:http://http://bookflavor.combookflavor.com

• explore books• search by author, title, topic, genre• read reviews• get recommendations• check availability of book in Library

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FODEY.COM:FODEY.COM:http://http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.aspwww.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp

• create newspapers, clapper boards, talking Ninjas and more

• simply enter text print screen and save as jpg or download and save as jpg

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LEXIPEDIA:LEXIPEDIA:http://http://www.lexipedia.comwww.lexipedia.com

• ultimate vocabulary resource• engaging spiral display • see word definitions• nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives• synonyms, antonyms and fuzzynyms

Classroom use ideas: 21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

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QUIZLET:QUIZLET:http://http://quizlet.comquizlet.com

• create flashcard sets• search millions of flashcards• challenging & engaging• variety of subjects• study: learn & test • fun: games

Classroom use ideas: See how it works

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JIGSAW PLANET:JIGSAW PLANET:httphttp://://www.jigsawplanet.comwww.jigsawplanet.com

• lots of fun• very challenging • free and easy to use• select a puzzle or create your own• email url of completed puzzle to

othersClassroom use ideas:

iLearn Technology

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Ten tools – Lots of Ten tools – Lots of ideasideas

• share your thoughts in the chat window

• or grab the microphone and share

Worlde TagxedoBubbl.Us Essay MapTED talksBookFlavorFodey.comLexipediaQuizletJigsaw Planet

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MESSAGE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE FUTURE!FUTURE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iXkLTB3yEA

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FOCUS!FOCUS!

• involve/challenge• add pizzazz to lessons • work smarter not harder• stop by the school library!• create your PLN to overcome isolation

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A WHAT?A WHAT?

PLN = Personal Learning Network• a group of like minded people• a group whose focus is the same

could be subject based could be interest based

• collective online sharing• share knowledge / explore new• learn from and with each other

link with other teachers share ideas, thoughts and concerns

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BENEFITS OF A PLN:BENEFITS OF A PLN:learning with others is fun!

your PLN issafe and securereassuringconfident to questionenables learning from others

Diagram, created by Bev Novak, appears on her blog NovaNews: http://novanews19.wordpress.com/ Further distribution with acknowledgement permitted.

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HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR PLN:PLN:

use Social Media to join/connect with others:

Facebook LinkedIn Twitter blogs – read/comment

connect with those who have similar interests

ask questions, explore and share ideas

Read more : If you don’t have a PLN, you don’t know what you’re missing by Bev Novak (Connections, Issue 80 February 2012)

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IDEAS TO GET STARTED: IDEAS TO GET STARTED: • see what others are doing• consider what you want to do• find your voice• explore SM - Twitter• follow others• follow who they follow • have fun and enjoy

Read more : Twittering to my heart’s content! by Bev Novak (NovaNews: http://novanews19.wordpress.com/2010/08/06/twittering-to-my-hearts-content/ August 2010)

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BE INSPIRED: BE INSPIRED: LEARN ONLINE!LEARN ONLINE!

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LEARN ONLINE!LEARN ONLINE!

• it’s not as hard as you think• explore and experiment• play, learn and have fun• be challenged ….. feel empowered• learn online by yourself• learn online by enrolling in a course• work at your own pace:

learn little or lots learn fast or slow

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CONSIDERATIONS: CONSIDERATIONS: ONLINE ONLINE

COURSES!COURSES!

• lots to choose from• find what suits you• consider

course requirements cost time commitment content/emphasis VIT registration renewal

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Tweeted by Lydotta Taylor: 02 April 2012. Reproduced here with

permission.

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LEARNING BEGETS LEARNING BEGETS LEARNING!LEARNING!

The more you learn the more you want to learn!

Diagram, created by Bev Novak appears on her blog NovaNews: http://novanews19.wordpress.com/ . Further distribution with acknowledgement permitted.

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Start small – keep it simple.

Have fun!

Be prepared ..… learning never ends!

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Contact Details:Email: [email protected]: @novanews19 NovaNews: http://novanews19.wordpress.com/ BevsBookBlog: http://bevsbookblog.wordpress.com