Web 2.0 and Education - Part 1 of the Certificate of Emerging Technologies
20 May 2010Download the Certificate of Emerging Technologies flyer
What is Web 2.0 and why does it matter for education? Major new research into the use of Web 2.0 technologies, such as wikis, blogs and social networking, shows that young learners are prolific users of these technologies in their leisure time, but the use of Web 2.0 in the classroom is still limited. The research also found that over half of teachers surveyed believe that Web 2.0 resources should be used more often in the classroom. However, the majority of teachers questioned had never used Web 2.0 applications in lessons, despite being frequent users of technology in their personal and professional lives. In this session you will explore blogs and wikis as an example of Web 2.0 and begin to create a Professional Learning Network through blogging.
The session will include a discussion of important questions that are raised by the readings on why students should blog and the use of blogs in education, as well as hands-on exploration of some of the tools introduced by the discussion.
This VITTA created module is part of the Certificate in Emerging Technologies or can be taken as an individual stand-alone unit.
Dates:
Part 1: 20th May Web 2.0 and Education
Part 2: 27th May Podcasts to Enhance Learning
Part 3: 3rd June Copyright, Ethics and ICTs
Part 4: 10th June Mobile Technologies in the Classroom
Venue: VATE Conference Room, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, Melway Ref: MAP 2C E9
Time: 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Price: VITTA Members $125 each session or $450 for 4
Non-members $160 each session or $600 for 4
If you would like to register for all four sessions at the discounted price please email jo@vitta.org.au
| Registrations Open: | 1 Apr 2010 |
| Places Available: | 19 |