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Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

Approx. 14 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course teaches educators how to use various teaching and learning tools to create engaging and effective learning experiences for their students.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to effectively integrate technology into your teaching practices
Discover new tools and strategies to engage students in their learning
Gain skills to create multimedia presentations and interactive activities

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Educational Technology Specialist
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5 - 10 lakhs
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
Instructional Designer
- USA: $50,000 - $90,000
- India: INR 4 - 8 lakhs
- Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
e-Learning Developer
- USA: $45,000 - $85,000
- India: INR 3 - 7 lakhs
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000

Learning Outcomes

Integrate technology into teaching practices
Create engaging and interactive learning experiences
Develop multimedia presentations and activities

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic computer skills
Familiarity with online learning platforms

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures
Interactive activities

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Notable People in This Field

CEO of International Society for Technology in Education
Author and Education Consultant

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Description

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.

Outline

Getting Started
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
Syllabus and Grading Policy

Week 1: Communication
Communication Tools
Grandparents Day in an Elementary Classroom
Drug Awareness Week
Affective Learning and Reflective Practice
Tool Review: Remind101
Tool Review: Google Hangouts
Tool Review: Penzu
Week 1 Overview
More on Communication Tools
Communication Scenarios
Week 1 Reading Materials
Explore More Tools
Activities
Week 1 Self-Report
Week 1 Quiz

Week 2: Collaboration
Collaboration Tools
The Family Tree Project
Collaboration in Music Composition
Quality Collaboration and Accurate Assessment
Stormboard
Creately
MeetingWords
Week 2 Overview
More on Collaboration Tools
Collaboration Scenarios
Week 2 Reading Materials
Explore More Tools
Activities
Final Project: Food for Thought
Week 2 Self-Report
Week 2 Quiz

Week 3: Creativity
Creativity Tools
Surviving the Notes
Learning U.S. Constitution
Reviewing Algebra
Evernote
Thinglink
WeVideo
Week 3 Overview
More On Creativity Tools
Creativity Scenarios
Week 3 Reading Materials
Explore More Tools
Activities
Final Project: Food for Thought
Week 3 Self-Report
Week 3 Quiz

Week 4: Mini Action Research Project
21st Century Skills
Action Research
Week 4 Overview
Introduction
21st Century Skills Maps
Activities
Week 4 Self-Report
Week 4 Quiz

Week 5: Life Long Learning
How I Learn Web 2.0 Tools
Goodbye Video
Week 5 Overview
Video on Personal Learning Plan
Explore this Personal Learning Space
Week 5 Reading Materials
Activities
Week 5 Self-Report
Week 5 Quiz

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Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the course content to be engaging and informative.

Pros from User Reviews

The course covers a wide range of teaching tools and techniques.
The instructors are knowledgeable and provide helpful feedback.
The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
The assignments are practical and relevant to real-world teaching scenarios.
The course provides opportunities for interaction with other learners.

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough.
The course requires a significant time commitment.
Some users had technical difficulties with the online platform.
The course could benefit from more hands-on activities.
The course may not be applicable to all teaching contexts.

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