- Level Foundation
- Duration 14 hours
- Course by University of Houston
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In this course you will learn about a wide variety of Web 2.0 tools to use in your teaching and learning. Web 2.0 tools provide innovative ways to communicate, present content, and collaborate with others in creative ways. Web 2.0 tools are easy to learn, use, and implement, and many are free. This course will not only introduce you to popular Web 2.0 tools like Edmodo, Twitter, Voicethread, and Skype in K-16 instruction, but you will also learn how to effectively integrate these technologies into your classroom practices and create engaging student activities.Modules
Getting Started
4
Videos
- Welcome to Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools
- What is Web 2.0?
- An Analogy for Web 2.0 Tools
- Toolbox Story
1
Readings
- Syllabus and Grading Policy
Week 1 Overview
1
Readings
- Week 1 Overview
Communication Tools
1
Videos
- Communication Tools
1
Readings
- More on Communication Tools
Communication Scenarios
3
Videos
- Grandparents Day in an Elementary Classroom
- Drug Awareness Week
- Affective Learning and Reflective Practice
1
Readings
- Communication Scenarios
Reading Materials
1
Readings
- Week 1 Reading Materials
Explore More Tools
3
Videos
- Tool Review: Remind101
- Tool Review: Google Hangouts
- Tool Review: Penzu
1
Readings
- Explore More Tools
Activities
2
Assignment
- Week 1 Self-Report
- Week 1 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 1 Discussion
1
Readings
- Activities
Week 2 Overview
1
Readings
- Week 2 Overview
Collaboration Tools
1
Videos
- Collaboration Tools
1
Readings
- More on Collaboration Tools
Collaboration Scenarios
3
Videos
- The Family Tree Project
- Collaboration in Music Composition
- Quality Collaboration and Accurate Assessment
1
Readings
- Collaboration Scenarios
Reading Materials
1
Readings
- Week 2 Reading Materials
Explore More Tools
3
Videos
- Stormboard
- Creately
- MeetingWords
1
Readings
- Explore More Tools
Activities
2
Assignment
- Week 2 Self-Report
- Week 2 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 2 Discussion
2
Readings
- Activities
- Final Project: Food for Thought
Week 3 Information
1
Readings
- Week 3 Overview
Creativity Tools
1
Videos
- Creativity Tools
1
Readings
- More On Creativity Tools
Creativity Scenarios
3
Videos
- Surviving the Notes
- Learning U.S. Constitution
- Reviewing Algebra
1
Readings
- Creativity Scenarios
Reading Materials
1
Readings
- Week 3 Reading Materials
Exploring More Tools
3
Videos
- Evernote
- Thinglink
- WeVideo
1
Readings
- Explore More Tools
Activities
2
Assignment
- Week 3 Self-Report
- Week 3 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 3 Discussion
2
Readings
- Activities
- Final Project: Food for Thought
Week 4 Overview
1
Readings
- Week 4 Overview
Introduction
2
Videos
- 21st Century Skills
- Action Research
1
Readings
- Introduction
Ideas for the Final Project
1
Readings
- 21st Century Skills Maps
Activities
2
Assignment
- Week 4 Self-Report
- Week 4 Quiz
1
Peer Review
- Mini Action Research
1
Discussions
- Week 4 Discussion
1
Readings
- Activities
Week 5 Information
1
Readings
- Week 5 Overview
Personal Learning Network
1
Videos
- How I Learn Web 2.0 Tools
1
Readings
- Video on Personal Learning Plan
Explore This Personal Learning Space
1
Readings
- Explore this Personal Learning Space
Reading Materials
1
Readings
- Week 5 Reading Materials
Activities
2
Assignment
- Week 5 Self-Report
- Week 5 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 5 Discussion
1
Readings
- Activities
Goodbye
1
Videos
- Goodbye Video
Auto Summary
Discover the innovative Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning in this foundational course by Coursera. Designed for educators, it covers popular tools like Edmodo, Twitter, Voicethread, and Skype, enhancing communication, content presentation, and collaboration. With easy-to-use and often free tools, you'll learn to integrate technology into classroom practices and create engaging student activities. The course lasts 840 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Ideal for K-16 instructors seeking to enhance their teaching strategies.

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