Day+4+(Active)



**Day 4: Reading & Writing ****with Blogs & Wikis ** ** Workshop Overview **  Blogs and wikis have emerged as powerful tools to use in the classroom. Participants will discover how to create wikis and blogs, how they can be integrated into classroom lessons and activities, and support academic achievement in various subject areas. Comment writing, an important component of blogging, will also be discussed. Participants will be able to set-up a blog or wiki for their classroom and will be able to describe implementation ideas related to curriculum goals. Examples of elementary blogs and wikis will be shared. ** Today's Tools **  [|kidblog.org]   [|edublogs.org]   [|blogger.com]   wikispaces.com (Wiki examples: one, two, three) ** Prerequisites ** Explore the links provided on the Outside Resources page to prepare for today’s training. ** Materials ** Today you will need: ** Objectives **  By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
 * 1) Computer with Internet access to view and use Web 2.0 Tools
 * 2) [|Curriculum 2.0]
 * 3) [[file:Treichler_Notes.doc|Note-taking sheet]]
 * 1) Describe how blogs and wikis can be used in the classroom
 * 2) Locate examples of blogs and wikis
 * 3) Create a class blog
 * 4) Create a class wiki
 * 5) Describe how blogs and wikis can be used with other Web 2.0 Tools

** Workshop Schedule ** (all times are approximate) ** 9:00-10:00 - Class Wikis ** 1. Whole group: Q&A from Day 3.

2. Whole group presentation: Watch and follow along to this [|GoogleDocs presentation] as information about wikis is examined. (Also view below.)

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2. Grade level discussion: Discuss topics that could be included in a class wiki from any part of your grade level curriculum. (Remember the three examples included in the presentation.) Record your ideas by adding a discussion post to this page.

3. Mini-lesson: Improving conventions (from the 6 traits of writing) with a wiki. Watch and follow along to [|this video] as information is presented. (Also see below.)

// Indicators: 6.1.A.2/6.2.A.2/6.3.A.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. //

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4. Independent project: Create a Wikispaces account and make a wiki page that you can share with students as an example. Follow the steps in this to get started with building your wiki. (Presentation also available as a .) Post your wiki to the Student Wikis & Blogs page. Explore the other wikis that were created. T ake notes on ideas and effective strategies on your note-taking sheet.


 * 10:00-11:45 - Class Blogs **

1. Independent assignment then whole group discussion: Read and respond to this blog post: [] Share thoughts with whole group after posting. 2. Whole group presentation: Watch and follow along to this [|GoogleDocs presentation] as information about student blogs is examined. (Also view below.) media type="custom" key="20560910"

3. Independent assignment: Explore popular blogging sites for students: kidblog.org edublogs.org [|blogger.com]. Then head to this wiki page to record your ideas about the different sites and what you noticed about each one. Think about which site would best fit the needs of your students. Keep in mind that as a technology leader at your school, others might come to you to ask advice on blogging, and you should have some background knowledge on some of the most popular sites.

4. Mini-lesson: Teaching students how to write a quality comment.

4a. Listen to George as we begin this topic:

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4b. Watch and follow along to [|this video] as information about comment writing is presented. (Also view below.)

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4c. What about writing comments for independent or guided reading responses? See and share with your own students. (An excellent resource for all!)

5. Independent project: Use one of the blog sites to start your own blog. Decide on the basic layout and design. Create a list of possible topics that your students could blog about on [|Wallwisher]. These topics can be personal (what did you do over spring break?) or curriculum based (what did you learn about the life cycle of brine shrimp?). Think about how students could respond to each other in the comments section. Post your blog to the Student Wikis & Blogs page. Explore the other blogs that were created. T ake notes on ideas and effective strategies on your note-taking sheet.

** 11:45-12:00 - Break **

** 12:00-1:00 - The Big Picture and Wrap-Up ** 1. Whole group discussion and independent assignment: What makes blogs and wikis better than traditional forms of writing? How do blogs and wikis advance literacy skills? How can you use blogs and wikis with the other Web 2.0 Tools you have learned about? After discussion, [|head back to the blog] to record your thoughts under the discussion two post. 2. Independent project: Create a new page on your wiki. Attach the examples you have made earlier in the week: Voki, Glog, Wordle, and your presentation from Day 3. Include links to other examples you have made. If you have permission, post classmates' examples as well. Use this wiki page as a resource to share with your grade level teammates at your school. 3. Complete a. 4. Homework: Prepare for tomorrow’s workshop by visiting the sites linked on the Outside Resources page!