A Guided Tour of Web 2.0 Technologies
Presenter
Bethany Bovard, Julia Parra, Holly Rae Bemis-Schurtz, and Susie Bussmann
Summary
When you venture into the Web 2.0 world, do you feel like a stranger in a strange land? If so, then do not miss this hands-on "guided tour" of some of the best, easiest-to-implement Web 2.0 tools—available to schools right now. Along the way, you'll get the inside track on blogs and wikis, rss feeds and podcasting tools, audio and video collaboration tools, and social networking tools. This workshop is ideal for educators and technologists new to their posts or desiring a crash course on Web 2.0 tools.
Takeaways include:
- A clear understanding of the primary Web 2.0 tools to be used in courses
- A greater level of confidence in your ability to select, use, or promote the use of a Web 2.0 tool that supports the educational goals of your courses
- Incorporation of "insider" tips and strategies for using Web 2.0 tools successfully