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Enhancing Learning with Web 2.0 Tools at Russell Elementary

This project focuses on providing teachers at Russell Elementary with professional development on implementing Web 2.0 Tools in the classroom. The goal is to increase student engagement and achievement by integrating technology effectively. The project includes needs assessment, tool selection, training sessions, and ongoing support.

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Enhancing Learning with Web 2.0 Tools at Russell Elementary

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  1. Capstone Project Bridget Purdy

  2. Problem/Need • Russell Elementary students need more meaningful opportunities to use Internet tools while learning content based standards • Russell Elementary teachers need professional developments that focuses on the implementation of Web 2.0 Tools in the elementary classroom setting

  3. Project Plan • Create a needs assessment survey based on the implementation of the Internet in the classroom • Research and select Web 2.0 Tools that I would enhance and engage during the professional development training sessions • Develop material to supplement each training session • Upload content to Russell’s Blackboard site to be used as a collaborative tool to use as references • Facilitate training sessions

  4. Blackboard Access

  5. Evaluation • Monitor discussions during training sessions • Informal observations as needed • Follow-up training to teachers on a need be basis • Post-Survey to determine from needs assessment

  6. Capstone Web 2.0 Tools • VoiceThread • Jing • Padlet • Storybird • Story Jumper • Glogster

  7. Description of CapstoneMaterials and Implementation • Each session… • Presentations were created to introduce the Web 2.0 Tool • Handouts/Tutorials were created to explain step-by-step procedures • Lesson Plans were created to show how to implement the Web 2.0 Tool • A total of six one hour sessions were implemented from September 3, 2013 through October 11, 2013

  8. Results

  9. Reflection • I accomplished my goals: teach others how to implement Web 2.0 Tools within the classroom to engage learning and increase student achievement • The Capstone Project was beneficial because I was allotted the opportunity to take on a technology leadership role and collaborate with my colleagues about technology use. • The Capstone Project impacted faculty development and student learning because the teacher increased their technological content and applied their new knowledge into their instruction • For the next step, I would like to continue to promote the use of We 2.0 Tools, by continue to implement APPY Hour

  10. Credits • VoiceThread • Jing • Storybird • Story Jumper • Glogster • Padlet

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