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Anastasia Terrell, Frank Ball, Jason Oxley, James Sheridon Ochoa. Web 2.0 Tools for Learning. Introduction. Social Dynamic Interactive Collaborative Technologically advanced. Web 2.0. STEM EDUCATION National Science Foundation – Where Discoveries Begin.
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Anastasia Terrell, Frank Ball, Jason Oxley, James Sheridon Ochoa Web 2.0Tools for Learning
Introduction • Social • Dynamic • Interactive • Collaborative • Technologically advanced Web 2.0
STEM EDUCATIONNational Science Foundation – Where Discoveries Begin • Mathematics and Science knowledge and skills • National Science Digital Library (NSDL) • http://www.nsf.gov/news/classroom/
Engineering For Kids • Developed exceeding STEM program • Inspires children 4-14 • Problem solving iniciatives
Watch Know Learn • Online domain for educators • 50,000 indexed videos • Directory • Free resource
Twiducate • http://www.twiducate.com/ • Provides online learning network for students and teachers • Network reserved for class members • Gives teachers ability to post • Feedback • Homework • Readings
Twiducate* • Simple, free registration • User-friendly Twitter type format • Provides outside the classroom interaction • Teachers and parents can interact • Chat room area • Link to instructional video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfbn8bfia24
Prezi • Prezis can be an effective tool for adult learning • They are dynamic • They are engaging • Prezis can be used • In workshops • To enhance courses • For instructor-led or online training
How a Prezi Works Click here to start a new Prezi
How a Prezi Works Editing controls at the top of the page let you add pictures, frames, and change themes Controls to the right of the page allow you to share or download an offline version Navigate between your screens using the panes to the left Add text to each element Please use this link to view a sample Prezi: http://prezi.com/hzpskniehkw8/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Prezi: User-Friendliness • Very engaging • An intriguing split from the norm However • Navigation is not self-evident • Can easily become crowded • Animation can be disconcerting • Proprietary format
Real-Time Learning • NSF website and programs • WatchKnowLearn.org • Twiducate • Prezi’s
Conclusion • Digital enhancements • Knowledge of programs • Expansion of resources
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