1. Blogs, Wikis, Social Networks and Social
Sharing
Digital Literacy for 21st Century Learners
Presented by Tiffani Thomas

2. NETS-Teachers Standards
I. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND V. PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL
CONCEPTS PRACTICE
Teachers use technology to enhance their
Teachers demonstrate a sound productivity and professional practice.
understanding of technology operations
Teachers:
and concepts. Teachers:
A. use technology resources to engage in
A. demonstrate introductory knowledge, ongoing professional development and
skills, and understanding of concepts lifelong learning.
related to technology B. continually evaluate and reflect on
(as described in the ISTE National professional practice to make informed
Educational Technology Standards for decisions regarding the use of technology
Students). in support of student learning.
C. apply technology to increase
B. demonstrate continual growth in
technology knowledge and skills to stay productivity.
abreast of current and emerging D. use technology to communicate and
technologies. collaborate with peers, parents, and the
larger community in order to nurture
student learning

3. Professional Development
Learnining Module Presentation
Objectives:
Participants will understand what web 2.0 tools are
and how they are related to digital literacy .
Participants will discover a variety of web 2.0 tools
that can be useful to
them in the classroom and personally.

4. Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is the ability to effectively and
critically navigate, evaluate and create
information using a range of digital technology
and recognizing your own contribution towards
developing the knowledge base both socially
and academically. It requires a high working
knowledge of current technology, its features
and how it works. Wikipedia
Research around digital literacy is concerned
with wider aspects associated with learning
how to effectively find, use, summarize,
evaluate, create, and communicate
information while using digital technologies;
not just being literate at using a computer.

5. What is Web 2.0 ?- Focus Question
Web 2.0 is a term often applied to a perceived
ongoing transition of the World Wide Web from a collection
of websites to a full-fledged computing platform serving
web applications to end users. Ultimately Web 2.0 services
are expected to replace desktop computing applications for
many purposes.“ Wikipedia
How does Web 2.0 relate to digital literacy?
“The significance of the shift to Web 2.0 for education is that it
empowers teachers and learners to easily create and share
their own content and resources”.

6. Blogs and Blogging
What is a Blog (or Weblog)?
A frequently updated website, automatically archived.
Easily updated using any web browser connected to the
Internet.
An online journal or newsletter, consisting of personal
thoughts & commentary
Blogs include links to articles and websites.
Most blogs allow readers to leave comments on posts.
Blogs can be authored by an individual or by multiple
authors.

7. www.blogger.com
Check out the Emerging Technologies wiki
there are a range of places to create a blog.
Edublog, Wordpress, Blogmister etc

8. Response Time
By show of hands
• How many of you have a place where you blog on
a regular basis?
• Do any of you follow someone else’s blog?
• If so, would you type in the dialogue box your
favorite blog.

9. Wiki
"A wiki is a web application that allows users
to add content, as on an Internet forum, but also
allows anyone to edit the content. Wiki also refers to
the collaborative software used to create such a
website” Wikipedia
Summary
Online
Users can add content
Anyone can edit information if you choose
Add images and links
Set preferences
Invite people to join

10. Places to make a wiki
www.wikispaces.com (Free ad turn off for educators)
www.pbwiki.com
Emerging Technologies – Click Here
Wiki Examples Educational Software – Click Here
My Sample PB works Wiki- click here

11. How do I make a wiki on wikispaces or
pbworks?

12. Podcasting
Podcasting, made from Apple's "iPod" and "broadcasting", is a
method of publishing files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to
a feed and receive new files automatically by subscription, usually at no
cost. It first became popular in late 2004, used largely for audio files."
Wikipedia
Podcasting does not actually require an iPod. One can access podcasts via the
web with almost any audio software and/or with most portable digital music players.
Creating podcasts can be done using free software. Podcast files can be hosted using
various, free online services.
Create a podcast in the classroom using software such as Audacity. Here you can record
audio and add music. (Demo Audacity)
Or you can create, find or share
podcasts online at Podomatic.

13. Screencasting
A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a
video screen capture, often containing audio narration. The term screencast
compares with the related term screenshot; whereas screenshot is a picture of a
computer screen, a screencast is essentially a movie of the changes over time
that a user sees on a computer screen, enhanced with audio narration. wikipedia
Screencast using free software such as Jing
Click here for my sample screencast using
Data Director at my school

14. Social Networks
"A social network is a map of the relationships between individuals,
indicating the ways in which they are connected through various social
familiarities ranging from casual acquaintance to close familial bonds."
Wikipedia
Social networking sites typically let users develop a list of
friends (aka the buddy list).
You can explore your friends' buddy lists and find people
with similar interests.
You can perform a number of online activities: blogging,
media-sharing, commenting, testimonials.
You can personalize your 'space' easily using themes and
widgets to make it look different from other people's.

15. Examples of Social Networks
Top 10 most popular cites click here

16. Response time
By Show of hands
Do you regularly use a social networking site
listed in the examples?
Which one do you use? Type response in box
Do you use one not listed that you would like to share?
If so, Type response in box

17. Photo Sharing
Reviews of Top 10 Photo sites
There are many places where you can post
pictures and photos. You can share them
with others and search for pictures posted by
other people. There are privacy options
available.
http://educationalsoftware.wikispaces.com/Picture+Sharing

18. Video Sharing
Just as you can add images up to the
web you can also add video clips. There are a
range of different sites to host video such as:

19. Presentation/Document sharing
If children or teachers have worked hard on a
PowerPoint presentation in class, there are
places where these can be uploaded so that
you can share them with a wider audience.
Click Here for My
Click Here for My
sample presentation
sample presentation

20. Little bit of extras
Click here for details
(Cool Organizational tool)
Digital Fun
With Avatars

21. Web 2.0 tools in Review
Blogs
Wikis
Podcasting/Screencasting
Social Networking
Social Sharing-photos, videos, presentations,
documents,
Organization
Digital Fun

22. Why should I use Web 2.0 in the
Classroom?
Engagement
Differentiation
Critical Thinking
New Capabilities
Alternative learning environments
Extend Learning
Lifelong Learning Skills
Tips on How! from Discovery Education
Presentation
Video
Mobile
Community tools
More

23. Response time
by show of hands
Will you try?
Have you been inspired enough to try
some of these at home or in your
classroom?
If so, which web 2.0 would you want
to try 1st?
Type your response in text box

24. Resouces/credits
You tube.com
Discovery Education.com
Wikipedia.com
Google images
Bucks Community College-www.bucks.edu/