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"Hits the nail on the head by emphasizing how technology can be used in ways that go beyond one-on-one student use with software programs and teachers' use of PowerPoint for presentations. The book emphasizes the collaborative work and learning that can occur when educators take advantage of all that the Internet has to offer." -Erica Boling, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Use the Web to help students learn more, create more, and communicate more effectively!
Technology impacts every facet of students' lives and plays a significant role in how students receive and process information. The second edition of Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms shows educators at all levels and disciplines how to tap into the potential of digital tools for creating relevant, interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
With updated research on Web technology, a critical section on Internet safety, and a new emphasis on information literacy with related links, this resource equips teachers with:
Definitions, explanations, and how-to's for using technology to enhance learning
Applications for blogs, wikis, podcasts, Real Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, aggregators, social bookmarking, and online photo galleries
Real-world examples from K–12 teachers around the world
When teachers expand their knowledge of Web tools to build 21st-century learning skills, they can effectively prepare students for future success.
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Excellent Resource!
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Richardson's Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms is a great resource for the twenty-first century teacher. His recognition of the changing and evolving learner in an increasingly technological world sets the stage for the excellent step-by-step directions with defined vocabulary. It is easy to navigate, and written at a level appropriate for beginning or advanced users of technology. This text has been an excellent resource for both my graduate work in Educational Technology, as well as implementing new technology and web 2.0 resources in the classroom. It opens up a whole new door to collaborative learning, incorporating the tools that not only are useful, but will peak the interest of a new generation of learners. Along with the step-by-step directions with defined vocabulary, there are other resources useful for the classroom teacher including sample letters home to parents explaining the use of numerous technologies in the classroom, and how it will help prepare students for the future. This is not only a how to text, it is an idea resource tied to pedagogy and learning goals for using the mentioned tools. Richardson discusses weblogs and student blogging. This is a tool many use in education currently. Richardson brings the RSS (Real Simple Syndication) and the blog together or education. He suggests using blogging and RSS feeds to collect projects and homework electronically. His ideas are practical, and ready for immediate implementation. Even social networking sites are analyzed and aligned with educational goals. In the end, Richardson introduces the new kind of literacy to the classroom. There is no longer one way to write or contribute using technology; there are thousands of tools available. Richardson sets educators up for success in using new and innovative tools in the classroom in order to foster a positive and collaborative learning community. - Rick DeCarr, 5th Grade Teacher, Educational Technology Specialist
Great for Educators!
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An excellent resource!
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Finally a book all about how to incorporate the newest in technology in the classroom. Combines info that's been floating around on the internet into a concise book and an easy read. Many great ideas.
Great practical ideas and resources for teachers
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I started reading Will Richardson's book to educate myself about how teachers and instructors have been utilizing web tools into their curriculum. In October 2007, I attended the Computers in Libraries conference and participated in a workshop called "New Research Tools" where they discussed practical and successful cases of educators using various online tools, like Flickr, Clipmarks, or RSS readers.
As a librarian, a 2nd year educator, and one who personally uses these different tools, I really am interested in incorporating these tools into the curriculum.
During the course of reading this book, I have started reading Will Richardson's blog - Web-logged - as well as other educator and librarian blogs. This book has inspired me to try to incorporate the different tools that I enjoy using personally into the curriculum.
Richardson's enthusiasm for these various web tools is conveyed through each chapter. He devotes chapters to each tool. For example, there is a chapter on Blogs, one on RSS and one on wikis. It is easily explained and whether you use these tools already or not, his writing is easily accessible. I have been promoting this book to my colleagues and have also pointed some of them to his blog.
His chapter on Wikis has caused me to reassess my hesitance towards utilizing Wikipedia as a valid source of information. I am still skeptical but one should be skeptical when approaching print media as well.
The chapters are short and easy to understand. He has an excellent list of resources and great examples of people who are already incorporating the read/write web into their classrooms. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Web 2.0, education and technology.
Awesome!
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This is a great book. I am thoroughly enjoying every page! It is giving me so much inspiration and instruction on how to use these tools. Great examples and resources too.
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