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Web 2.0 for K-3 Students
VAETC09014 Tuesday, 9:00 -9:55 Charlotte Oglesby
Web 2.0• Web 2.0 is the term given to describe a
second generation of the World Wide Web that is focused on the ability for people to collaborate andshare information online.
Web-Enhanced Lessons
• Using web-based tools can make it easy to develop collaborative, inquiry-based curricula that motivates students of all learning styles and multiple intelligences.
Technology Education (2009) Grade(s): K - 2
• 7.) Use digital tools to access and retrieve information.
Examples: online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, search engines, directories
• Evaluating accuracy of digital content
Example: determining fact versus opinion
Technology Education (2009) Grade(s): K - 2
• 8.) Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.
Examples: other states, other countries
• Producing digital works collaboratively
Examples: developing shared writing projects, creating language experience stories
Alabama Virtual Library
• http://www.avl.lib.al.us/• One good site on AVL for elementary is:• http://school.eb.com/elementaryWhich has:• Learning Zone – for Pre-K – 2nd grade• Elementary Level has several sections- Animal
of the Day, Activity of the Day – and activities for each subject area
Thinkfinity
• Educational content to promote literacy, education, and technology, including lesson plans and other teacher resources, professional development, and links for teachers, students, and parents.
• Website
Hotlist• A Hotlist is an annotated, linked list of useful
websites that pertain to a particular topic. A Hotlist can be thought of as a bibliography of websites, a list of “bookmarks”, or a “track” of interesting resources. The primary purpose of a Hotlist is to identify a set of meaningful online resources to help prevent yourself and others from wasting hours searching the Web.
Digital Storytelling
• Digital Storytelling is an instructional approach in which stories are conveyed in a visual medium using digital video, images, narration, audio files and music.
Example using Photostory 3 from Microsoft by elementary student at Uniontown Elementary: Thurgood Marshall
Scavenger Hunt Sites
• Scavenger Hunts for each month Some scavenger hunts can cover topics more in
depth and use more than one site.
• Used to find specific information, not used for critical thinking skills
• Students visit specific sites to find answers to specific questions-
Blogs
• Online collaborative journal – real world writing
• Children love having an audience. The instant recognition and approval that comes from a crowd just can't be beat. Employing blogs to help develop good spelling habits, grammar skills, and develop a love for writing at a young age is an innovative concept that has potential benefits. (
http://www.rss-specifications.com/kids-blogging.htm )
Examples of Blogs
• Kindergarten Blog
• Blog by Guidance Counselor (or teacher)
• There are several free blog site providers- Blogger is provided by Google
Wikis
• Wikis are simple web pages that groups, friends, and families can edit together.
• Can use to keep list of information • Can set up as teacher web page
• My favorite: Wikispaces -free site
Create-a-Graph
• This might not be web 2.0, but it is a site that allows teachers to help students understand graphs.
• Fast and easy- can use as a time filler
Internet Safety for Students
• COS: Identify safe use of technology systems and applications.
• Good sites for elementary students
• FBI site
Webquest
• A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web.
• http://www.tripforteachers.org/Webquests/Quests/Un-ohRhymesStolen/MotherGoose.htm
Collaborative Projects
• COS: Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.
• Students are to work with others on projects
• Projects by Jen
Glogster
• Make an interactive poster instead of the ones usually required. Students will be able to be creative and still use writing skills.
• This has a learning curve- might want to use with grades 2-3
• http://coglesby.glogster.com/My-favorite-things/
Other web 2.0 tools and sites• Voki- is a free service that allows you to
create personalized speaking avatars • Voice Thread- an online digital storytelling
tool• Antimoto – movie maker• Virtual Field Trips• APT Plus- should have school accounts
already- videos to use in your classroom• ALEX- lesson plans
Additional ones
• Podcasts• Trackstar• 4teachers.org• Movie Maker• Audacity (sound)
• Don’t be overwhelmed- choose one or two and start and then add others as you can.
Contact Information
Charlotte OglesbyPO Box 900Marion, AL 36756334/683-4145 X 282
