Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Applications

in (and out of) Middle School

Bedminster Public School 

Bob McNultyLaura Schechter

Robyn Seid  

The session can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/techspobedminster 

NOTE:

Several links in this presentation are set to access items that are password-protected, and were intended for use during the live presentation. Those resources are restricted from public access in order to maintain the account privacy of our staff members and students.

Background Information

 Web 2.0, Laptops and 1:1 Computing

• Web 2.0 in Technology Class (last 2-3 years)• 1 day/week for entire year• "intended" to integrate with coursework• Basic, practical, transferable skills• Students were learning, teachers were not

Background Information Web 2.0, Laptops and

1:1 Computing

• 2010-2013 Tech Plan - 1:1 Learning Opportunities

• 1:1 at all times in certain Grades (3, 4, 5 & 6 classes in 2010-2011)

• Common experiences for students in Grades 5 & 6 (Middle School)

• Support from Technology teachers and outside PD provider

Background Information Web 2.0, Laptops and

1:1 Computing

• Web 2.0 in 1:1 Classroomso Used at will, to support learningo applied directly to coursework

• Evolving, practical, transferable skills• Connection to Home

o Web 2.0 tools and files available from homeo Extend classworko Flexible amount of time on task at home

• Collaboration, both synchronous and asynchronous

In the Bedminster Classroom Today... Teachers Helping

Teachers

• Google Docs- Sharing Lesson Documents

• Integrated Google Apps• Google Chat- Part of email

system.• Skype- Used with other

experts/professionals in education. 

In the Bedminster Classroom Today...

Google Apps- Docs Spreadsheets

Sites

Presentations

 Google Docs:Peer Editing Newsletter Class of 2012     

Pros/Cons

In the Bedminster Classroom Today...

 Google Sites:Election Project and Roman Empire Site

 Elections, Issues, polling and predictions 

Multimedia study guide, made in Study Skills (Special Ed)

In the Bedminster Classroom Today...

In the Bedminster Classroom Today...• Voicethread

o ESLo Science Wind Example o Students Teaching Others

• What's Next...Google Chrome Sync- Website Synching Apps and Bookmarks to use on any computer. This lets individuals sync back and forth with school.

Teacher Websites

• Voki• Sporcle• Classwork• Assignments• Current Events• Videos

Student Reflections: "It would be easier to put a Google Presentation or Spreadsheet on a site because you could see it automatically instead of clicking on an attachment. If I did make a change, I wouldn't need to worry about uploading the presentation for Google would do it for me."  "If we were doing a group presentation for reading and language arts (which we actually have done), we could work on it at the same time and do our part without needing to copy-and-paste the night before working on it each day in class."  "One advantage is that the people you share the document with can correct any mistakes. If you needed help, you could type it in and someone who's working on it from another computer can do it so it won’t be hard to finish." "I have learned that it is easier than trying to set a date to meet at someone's house to complete a project."

  

Accomplishments and Speed BumpsAccomplishments:1) Learning technology basics while learning the curriculum

2) Collaborative assignments

3) Classwork is extended into homework

Speed Bumps:1) Technology issues- in school and at home

2) Time constraints

Teacher Collaboration

• PLCs

• Diigo Group 

• Meetings once a month all together

• Technology teachers available to meet and work in the classroom.

                                           • Technology P21 Integration Template 

o Used to develop lessons collaborativelyo Drive learning before the technology

Web 2.0 Around the School

• Google Apps• Wikis and Blogs

o Health - Current Events• Voicethread• ThinkQuest• Webspiration• Collaborize and Testmoz (Sample Quiz)•  Interactive learning sites

o  Example - Power Playo BrainPopo Discovery Education Streaming

Thanks for coming (staying)!

Questions?

The session can be viewed at:http://tinyurl.com/techspobedminster