Technology IntegrationBlogs, Wikis &
Social Networking
Wilkes University – Emerging TechnologiesCathy W. Dowd
Fall 2009
Examples of Web-BasedLessons & Projects
Interpersonal Exchanges
Information Collection and Analysis
Problem Solving
Examples of LessonsElectronic Pen Pals – http://www.epals.com; http://www.micglobe.org/program_icc/index.php#video
Electronic Mentoring – www.telementor.org; http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/sso/chats
Electronic (virtual) Field Trips – http://www.tramlines.org/; www.accessexcellence.org/RC/virtual.html
Electronic Publishing – www.childrens-express.org; http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/; http://voicethread.com
Group Product Development – www.ciese.org/collabprojs.html
Problem-based Learning - www.globe.gov; http://pathfinderscience.net/; www.projectpioneer.com/mars
Social Action Projects – www.learn.org; www.earthdaybags.org http://www.project312.org/index.asp
Sites with CollectionsAnnenberg Channel
Camp Silos
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)
Co-Nect teleprojects
Consumer Jungle
Exploration: The Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception
Eyes on Art Lessons
The Franklin Institute Online
The Global Schoolhouse
GoNorth! Adventure Learning Series
Knowledge Network Explorer
National Geographic Xpeditions
Teacher’s Desk Lesson Plans
Tramline’s Virtual Field Trips
Questions to Ask?
What is the curriculum-related purpose of the activity?
Does the Internet enhance the activity?
How will students use online resources (as opposed to just locating them)?
Do students have the necessary information analysis/information synthesis skills, or am I including those in the instruction?
Do I have the necessary time and support for the activity?
Blogs & Wikis
Web Authoring Tool
Blogs are Internet-based journals
Blogs are hyperactive
Blogs are interactive
Blogs are not just about education
Web Authoring Tool
Wikis encourage collaborative learning and information sharing
They increase student engagement and participation
Wikis facilitate communication between teachers and parents /guardians
Social Networking
Ning – create your own social network http://www.ning.com/
Elgg – create your own social environment http://elgg.org/
MySpace – not a good reputation http://www.myspace.com/
Facebook – more college-level based http://www.facebook.com/
http://edublogawards.com/and-the-2008-winners-are/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,208175,00.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_websites