Web 2.0 Tools to Support Literacy Instruction

Cara Hagen, Hamline University & Highland Catholic School

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Introducing the Book from YouTube

 

  • TubeSock for Mac
  • YouTube Grabber 3.1 for Windows
  • DON'T FORGET TeacherTube!  A resource of videos for teaching at all levels created by teachers just like you!

What Is Web 2.0?

Why Web 2.0?

What Does Web 2.0 Have to Do with Literacy Instruction?

  •  ISTE Technology Standards - published June, 2007
    1. Creativity and Innovation
    2. Communication and Collaboration
    3. Research and Information Literacy
    4. Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision-Making
    5. Digital Citizenship
    6. Technology Operations & Concepts
  • 21st Century Literacy
  • IRA's Position Paper on Integrating Literacy and Technology in the Curriculum.
  • Standards for English Language Learners from NCTE and IRA
    1. . . . print and non-print texts . . .
    2. . . . read a wide range of literature . . .
    3. . . . draw on their prior experience . . .
    4. . . . adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language . . .
    5. . . . to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
    6. . . . media techniques . . .
    7. . . . gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources . . . 
    8. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
    9. . . . understanding of and respect for diversity in language use . . .
    10. . . . make use of their first language . . .
    11. . . . members of a variety of literacy communities . . .
    12. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

Who Are Our Students and What Do They Want (Need!)?

  • They want to be involved, engaged, participating
  • They use technology tools effectively to learn outside of school
  • They are publishers as much as consumers
  • They deserve equitable access if they don't have it outside of school

Web 2.0 Tools and Activities for Each

  • Before You Pick a Tool . . .
    • What Will Your Students Understand? (Essential Question)
    • How Will You Know They Understand? (Assessment)
    • What Will You Do to Help them Learn? (Learning Plan - including the tools!)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE EXPECTATIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR SCHOOL'S OR DISTRICT'S TECHNOLOGY PLANS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES!!!

Web 2.0 Directory - an online resource for locating and trying out new and different Web 2.0 tools

  • Quizlet - my most recent find - online vocabulary review
  • Quotiki - a new way to locate and share quotes!  Move over thesaurus and hello quotiki!

Teaching with Web 2.0 Resources