Exploring Web 2.0 Tools in BISD Classrooms

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C. Breezy's Wonderful Science Notebook

The perfect web tool for Education/ A Science Blog http://cbreezysci.blogspot.com/ Continue

Added by Buttafly on May 16, 2009 at 1:27am — No Comments

12 Second to Get Teachers Using Technology

For the past month, I have been trying a different approach to getting teacher to learn some new technologies. I joined a site called 12second.tv awhile back as a beta user, and I was simply waiting for some inspiration on how I might use it. What I came up with was the BISD 12 Second Tech Challenge. I have been using the site to create a series of introductions to technology tools that teachers might not b… Continue

Added by Randy Rodgers on February 21, 2009 at 11:03pm — No Comments

Give a WiZiQ Public Session

Hello Everyone, WiZiQ invites Web Tools in Education Members to give a public session on WiZiQ at a scheduled time of your choice. Because Web Tools and its members are active in online education, giving a WiZiQ public session is an excellent way to get the word out on your organization to the education community especially in your areas of interest and expertise. Click on the link to register. http://www.wiziq.com/public/apply.aspx Sincere… Continue

Added by Mark Cruthers on October 7, 2008 at 7:49pm — No Comments

Get Those Kids Podcasting!

Podcasting has to be one of the most exciting and easy-to-use tools of the read/write web. With a minimal amount of software and hardware, students can create audio or video pieces and share them with a global audience. My daughter has begun a podcast series, called… Continue

Added by Randy Rodgers on April 30, 2008 at 12:59pm — No Comments

Twitter in Plain English

The Commoncraft guys have done it again, this time creating a good explanation of just what this Twitter thing is. You can view it at http://www.commoncraft.com/Twitter. They haven't released their downloadable version yet, but I'll upload it here when they do. I would add that they only scratched the surface of Twitter. It is far more than just a place to tell what you are doing. I have a constant supply of links to news stories, blog posts, and new Internet technology through Twitter. Sure, t… Continue

Added by Randy Rodgers on March 9, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Twitter...Information QUICK

If you are not familiar with Twitter, you should give it a look. Twitter has been described as "micro-blogging." It does combine some elements of blogging with elements of instant messaging. Users create short (140 words or

less) posts describing what they are doing, a useful link, upcoming… Continue

Added by Randy Rodgers on January 4, 2008 at 2:27pm — No Comments

G Cast

Oh, my gosh! I just learned about G Casts that can do Podcasts from my cell phone. I wish I would have known about it when we went on our field trip. I can not wait to start Podcasting! Continue

Added by Angela Cole on December 6, 2007 at 9:11pm — 3 Comments

Randy-What is the link to the sketchcast on steroids? I would love to work with this site for the tu…

Randy-What is the link to the sketchcast on steroids? I would love to work with this site for the tutorial page. Thanks for all you do. Whitney
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Added by Whitney Isbell on December 2, 2007 at 3:21pm — 1 Comment

Two Tools You MUST Be Utilizing...

...if only because they have so much value for your classroom and your own growth, are RSS and Social Bookmarking. I've posted two videos from Commoncraft explaining each. Be sure to check them out, if they are new to you.
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Added by Randy Rodgers on November 26, 2007 at 11:22pm — No Comments

Web 2.0 in the classroom

We are finally up and running. Yeah!

http://sciencetutorials.wikispaces.com/
http://isbellscience.blogspot.com

The kids are already posting and the summary blog is getting positive feedback from the kids.

Check it out. Whitney

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Added by Whitney Isbell on November 26, 2007 at 8:26pm — No Comments

Teachers as Learners

One of the biggest challenges we face, in my opinion, is to create a culture where teachers are actively seeking knowledge, striving to stay ahead of the game, so to speak. So much of the Internet today has made the search for information much more efficient, which is a key point when we hear so frequently, "I don't have enough time to do that." Advances in search tools, RSS, social tools (such as this one), and others mean that all a teacher truly needs to do is to focus their attention on what… Continue

Added by Randy Rodgers on November 23, 2007 at 7:34pm — No Comments

Slideshow for CAST 2007 Presentation

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Added by Randy Rodgers on November 17, 2007 at 5:03pm — No Comments

Yet Another Reason to Include Web 2.0 in the Curriculum

It is an opportunity to teach our children about the responsible and ethical use of the resource. They may not be getting it at home.

Technorati Tags: myspace web2.0

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Added by Randy Rodgers on November 15, 2007 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Welcome!

...to the BISD Web Tools network! This is a project with two purposes. The first is to increase our familiarity with Ning as an educational tool. The second is to create a repository for ideas, resources, stories, etc. Please participate by contributing anything you wish. If you find an inspiring (or simply amusing) video related to Web 2.0, please share it with us. If you create a lesson using the read/write web, share it. If you have a question, ask, and we can collectively respond. Whatever y… Continue

Added by Randy Rodgers on November 15, 2007 at 11:27am — 1 Comment