Enabling Dynamic School Transformations

Integrating web.2.0 Tools into the learning/teaching procedure

Konstantina Georga M.Sc. e Learning, e Learning Manager in CosyLLab, University of Piraeus Science View

Web 2.0 Tools in Classroom

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Web 2.0 technologies provide teachers with new ways to engage students in a meaningful way. Lets try some more web 2.0 tools, such as:
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Bubbl.us, Ustream, Voki

Mind map
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A mind map is a diagram that represents words and ideas that link to a central key word or idea. Because mind mapping is more flexible than outlining, it encourages creativity. Displaying all related topics on the same mind map, with emphasis and connections indicated by images, symbols, and colors, improves memory retention.The maps are also easier to understand, which saves time and increases productivity.
Diane Murley Mind Mapping Complex Information

bubbl.us

Bubbl.us is a Web 2.0 tool that enables users to create mind mapping and brainstorming diagrams online.

www.bubbl.us

bubbl.us
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The main topic/concept is entered in to the parent bubble. Then ideas and thoughts are recorded in colorful text bubbles linked to the parent bubble. Users continue to add text bubbles which are color coded according to hierarchy.

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Benefits of using bubbl.us:

1. Easy to use 2. Doesnt require an account unless you want to save work 3. Helps to organize thoughts and explore relationships 4. Aids in generating ideas 5. Encourages risk taking 6. Encourages group discussions 7. Incorporates multiple intelligences
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A short Video how to use bubbl.us.

bubbl.us
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How can we use it?

As a pre- and post- topic assessment tool
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Students can preview a specified topic by creating a mind map to show what they know at the beginning of a lesson. Following a lesson or teaching unit students can review the material by creating a mind map showing what they have learned. Teachers can use it as an assessment of the information and knowledge gained by students and to identify gaps in their learning that may exist.

Ustream

Ustream.tv is an interactive web streaming platform that lets users broadcast their own channels on the Ustream network or on a third-party website such as Facebook.
www.ustream.tv

Ustream
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What can users do?

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host events, promote their own shows, or set up interactive conversations with participants across the globe, customize their profiles, identify favorite shows, create broadcast schedules, rate and review shows.

Ustream log in

Ustream Dashboard

Ustream, how to go Live

Ustream live

Ustream chat

Ustream
In education
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You can:
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host classes online or promote their research interests through interactive shows and programming, debate, offer comments, ask questions in the chat space during a broadcast, archive the show, read reviews and post the URL in the course discussion forum when the program closes.
Create a great Archive!!

Voki
Voki is a free service that allows you:

to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile and in email messages.

Create your own Voki

Voki publish and share

Voki for Education

You can click on Voki for Education to learn more stuff. There is also a database with lesson plans.

Voki lesson plan

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you very much for your attention!