Learning+Task+2

Welcome to Learning Task #2

Why the Web Won't Be Nirvana (Clifford Stoll, 1996)
 * 1. Oh Really? -- take a look. Clifford Stoll IS a genius but maybe not a psychic.[[image:web20.jpeg align="right"]]**


 * 1. So... this class is about Web 2.0. What is web 2.0? Your task:**
 * Google it.
 * Review a few sites with information about web 2.0.
 * Write a brief (2-3 sentence summary of web 2.0).
 * Post your summary under Learning Task #2 on your wiki page -- probably can't do this until #3 below.


 * 2. What are some Web 2.0 tools?**
 * Explore these sites for some ideas: UDL Tech Toolkit, 60 in 60, [|The 35 Best...], [|Cool Web Tools]
 * You don't have to setup any accounts. Just browse for a bit.


 * 3. Using Wikis **
 * Wiki is not a bad word!!
 * Click here for more info -- watch these videos for more info about our site (tour, editing your page, links and files, [|membership and discussion]). Here's another example from youtube. There are even more tutorials on Youtube if needed.
 * Go to your wiki page on this site (hint: http://jsangiovanni.wikispaces.com/"your name"). You can also find it linked to the course page.


 * 4. Today's Meet[[image:todaysmeet.jpeg align="right" link="http://www.todaysmeet.com"]] **
 * Today's meet is a tool for collaboration
 * It gives everyone a voice in the classroom... limited to 140 characters
 * No account needed
 * Here's an example i just created ([|John's example tutorial video], another tutorial video) link to our discussion room @https://todaysmeet.com/684251
 * You need to create a room, post a message, and link your room to your wiki page -- shouldn't take to long


 * 5. Using Kidblog **
 * We will use kidblog for our reflections from this point forward. Our kidblog site is [|http://kidblog.org/684251fall/.]You can find your name in the dropdown menu and your password is **684251** (the course code).[[image:jsangiovanni/kidblog.jpeg align="right" link="http://kidblog.org/684251fall/"]]
 * Watch these videos to get a sense of what kidblog is and how to use it
 * [|Kidblog]
 * [|How to Use Kidblog.org]
 * [|Amazing Kidblog Features]
 * [|Kidblog Tutorial]
 * [|Kidblog Tutorial... some more]
 * I set up our course and put your names in. You will post your weekly reflection here.
 * Setup your own kidblog account for a simulated (or current) class. Name your class whatever your like. Setup some dummy (or real) students through the dashboard. Post a link to your simulated class so I can see that you've set it up.


 * TO DO FOR THIS LEARNING TASK: **
 * Edit your wiki page. Post a short bio about yourself. Try to upload a picture if you like.
 * Edit your wiki page. Post a brief summary (2-3 sentences) about web 2.0.
 * Post to my todays meet page about UDL or SAMR depending on what you researched for Learning Task (LT) #1.
 * Create your own todays meet room. Post a link to it on your wiki page under learning task #2.
 * Read 14 Things That Are Obsolete in Classrooms Post a short reflection/reaction to this on our course [|kidblog].
 * Create your own kidblog account and create a small simulated class.