Weekly Outline
By the end of this workshop, participants will have
- had a hands-on experience on how to take advantage of digital/online tools
- explored some web2.0 tools that can give support to student-generated production
- understood the processes through which students can successfully use digital tools to enhance their learning
- seen examples of different types of digital tools in use
- suggested activities based on the tools they explore
- networked with other participants and shared visually appealing and conten-rich possibilities for their educational contexts
- understood the potential of digital tools to foster multiliteracies in the 21st century classroom
- enhanced their media literacy skills to meaningfully incorporate digital production into their lesson plans
- explored the different tools as a sandbox for future classroom use and shared with peers
Week 1 (Jan 9 - 15, 2012)
During the first week of the course, participants will
- Join the group online meeting place
- exchange introductions and become familiar with the group environments
- explore some online tools
- create and/or share their digital portfolios
- go on a web safari about technology integration
- reflect upon technology integration in the classroom
- discuss their own ideas on how they can use those tools with their students.
Feedback : the beginning is rather exciting but I find the wiki a bit complicated. And too many people are there. The best thing is Integration Matrix (http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.php). It's helped me to understand where I'm and what I'm setting to be at. Some site are interesting for on-line presentations and can be used in the classrooom for writing profiles. Most I liked http://about.me and http://flavors.me They are convenient for blogging and perhaps one day I'll move there...
Week 2 (Jan 16 - 22, 2012)
During this week, participants will
- explore some digital tools for writing in the classroom
- see examples of how these writing tools can be used in the classroom
- share ideas on how they would use those tools with their learners
Week 3 (Jan 23 - Jan 29, 2012)
During this week, participants will
- have an overview of online tools that can be used to develop learners' listening skills
- choose, at least, two online tools that might be used for listening skills and compare them
- share their findings with the group
Feedback :
Week 4 (Jan 30- Feb 05, 2012)
During this week, participants will
- explore online tools to enhance learners' speaking skills
- have a hands-on activity to learn how to use the tool of their choice
- share their findings with their peers
Week 5 (Feb 06 -12, 2012)
During this week participants will:
- have an overview of the possibilities for developing learner's reading skills in a digital world
- discuss what they´ve acquired for their teaching toolkit and assess their own learning during the session
- evaluate the workshop
