Sept.+3rd,+2010+The+Magnificent+7+PLC

The Magnificent 7's Friday Sept. 3rd 2010 PLC Technology Tour

=**PLC: The Terrific Tech Tool Tour **=

Location: We will meet in the Cite Lab at 10am


 * ENGAGE**

What do you know about Web 2.0? Probably more than you think, if you use any sites like YouTube, blogs, Wikipedia, or Facebook. Web 1.0 was kind of the “original” Internet—websites that someone else uploaded, and you could go to look at. Web 2.0 sites are much different. They are interactive, allowing users to contribute their own content—text, pictures, video. Allowing users to participate brings along lots of new twists—now the online world is participatory, meaning folks (and learners) are talking and sharing and collaborating. Much different than the original Web, with many implications.


 * Get a sense of what this new, interactive trend of the Internet by watching this video: [|Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us]
 * Then, read [|Web 2.0 Is the Future of Education]

 Today you will explore lots of different technology tools that can be used to enhance what you and your students do in the classroom. You'll also experience working examples of four of the 3112 assignments so you will know how to use them. The main Explore/Explain/Elaborate part of today will be conducted using a series of printed "learning support" available at the front desk of the CITE lab. All of the directions you need are on those printed pages, with the exception of this one link that you will need for the website exploration: the [|Jumping Off Page].
 * EXPLORE/EXPLAIN/ELABORATE**

Please read the first page of the "Terrific Tech Tool Tour" together as a group, and then follow the directions at the bottom of that page. You will be exploring and explaining and elaborating together using the printed directions as your guide. Note that these printed directions are LONG, but really contain the key features and considerations about using these tools in teaching and learning. So, PLC Leaders--make sure everyone reads!

 When you have completed the printed pages and all activities associated with them, please come back here to the Calendar page to finish today's activities. Ready? Begin with the printed pages now!


 * EVALUATE (do this at the end of today!)**

 On your PLC page for today, reflect as a group on the following: //What are 3 considerations you have taken away from the information today on teaching with educational software, Web 2.0 and, and peripherals (i.e., what did you learn today?!) //

1. Before allowing students to explore the internet, teachers should explore any web links that will be used during the lesson to ensure a positive and efficient student productivity.
 * Considerations:**

2. When assigning students to use an educational software, activities should be relevant and allign to the lesson plan. Ensure that the program is student-centered, age and grade level appropriate and geared toward student learning abilities.

3. The peripherals seen today can be used for individual, whole group and small group activities. These tools allow students to explore and expand their knowledge based technology as well as keeping up with current technology tools and trends.