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Session 2 - Introduction to Web 2.0 - Part 1
In this session we will introduce Web 2.0 and how it can be used in the classroom. You will get firsthand experience using various Web 2.0 tools that you can then apply in the classroom. This will build on some of the skills you learned and ideas you discussed in the previous session. This is a 2 part session.
 * Overview**:

Teachers will:
 * Objectives**:
 * 1) Understand what Web 2.0 is and why many educators use it
 * 2) Be able to use various Web 2.0 tools in your classroom

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 * Training Activities:**
 * 1) We will start by introducing the idea of Web 2.0 and what this buzzword really means. To start with, here is a definition I found online at techsoup.org - "The philosophy focuses on the idea that the people who consume media, access the Internet, and use the Web shouldn't passively absorb what's available -- rather, they should be active contributors, helping customize media and technology for their own purposes, as well as those of their communities."(Krasne, 2005) So why do we want to use it in education? We will discuss this briefly.
 * 1) Now we will move on to using some Web 2.0 tools. Many of you are familiar with the words blog, wiki, social network, and bookmarking. But have you ever used one? Here is your opportunity. Click on one of the topics below for instructions on how to create an account and begin using.
 * Blogger (Web Log)
 * Delicious (Social Bookmarking)
 * Grou.ps (Social Network)
 * Wikispaces (Wiki)
 * Wordle (Word Clouds)
 * Voki (Language Tool)
 * Screencast-O-Matic (Video Instruction)

"What is Web 2.0? Ideas, Technologies and Implications for Education" by Paul Anderson - Good whitepaper that explains web 2.0 in education.
 * Additional Materials**:

By the end of day one you should understand what web 2.0 is and the role it plays in our daily lives as well as education. You should also have created an account with at least one of the tools listed above.
 * Evaluation**: