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Engage Learning with Technology. ALICE JOHNSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS (LOTC). Student Objectives . Students will learn why facebook and wikispaces are excellent tools of communication and learning
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Engage Learning with Technology ALICE JOHNSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS (LOTC)
Student Objectives Students will learn why facebook and wikispaces are excellent tools of communication and learning Students will learn how to implement the networking websites into LOTC activities
Wikispaces A Collaborative and Safe Learning Environment Invite people to your wiki with an invitation system Great tool for cadets to share information with supervision by LOTC leaders and instructors Use as a LOTC web site Keep competition instructions and results Calendar for all events Plan major LOTC activities for the school year Brainstorm
Wikispaces Set Up: www.wikispaces.com Get your wiki started in under a minute Edit and personalize your wiki immediately Image and file uploads Simple page linking Watch a tour to learn how to edit your wiki Discussion Forums
Facebook Qualities: • Facebook's gives people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. • Keep the LOTC Corps of Cadets connected to work on projects, even at home • Upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos • Choose to share or maintain security • Brainstorm for service learning activities
The Wall: Users can post messages and collaborate on topics • Market Place: Advertise LOTC and share competition information • Event Page: Keep all events organize and keep other cadets informed • Chatting feature: Chat with other cadets about projects, activities, etc. www.facebook.com
Overview of Lesson • Review objectives • Students will make an organization facebook and wikispaces page with laptop and projector • Personalize the pages for LOTC • Evaluate pages to determine which is the best choice for LOTC
Students will understand the pros and cons of social network websites Students evaluate facebook and wikispaces Students will read and understand the district’s acceptable use policy Conclusion
www.wikispaces.com www.facebook.com http://www.educationalnetworking.com/List+of+Networks us-lag.net/pictures/clipart/ Internet Reference Sites