2010+Conference+D148+Initiating+Questions

How can the use of Web 2.0 tools improve student communication and collaboration skills?” [] [|artinthepicture.com] music workshops [|http://www.kodalychaptermn.org]
 * Thomas Gerard, MPLS 10 : Conference D148 Initiating Questions **
 * //__ Q1 What are your desired outcomes for the inclusion of Web 2.0 tools into your classroom? __//**
 * Alena **** Behr ** I have a new smart board in my room and so have been somewhat expected to adapt my curriculum to the more tech-savvy side. I am interested in ANY form of inclusion and willing to learn what has or has not worked.
 * Donna**** Hodgkins **
 * Phil **** Johnsrud ** [[image:file:///Users/thomasgerard/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0/clip_image002.png width="3" height="7" caption="http://conference.med.smumn.edu/images/spacer.gif"]]What do you suggest is the best approach to developing an online course for someone with average computer skills?
 * Kari **** Klocke-Salminen ** I currently do not have any desired outcomes. Web 2.0 tools are very new to me and I am still trying to understand the full potential of their use in the classroom.
 * Penny **** Koets ** Currently my elementary music students do not do any work with web 2.0 tools.
 * Bradley **** Malpert ** I would like to see an increase in academic performance, and more collaboration between students outside of the classroom.
 * Mark **** Petersen ** It seems that using any technology piques my students' interests, so I feel that using Web 2.0 tools may be a good addition to my curriculum.
 * Scott **** Sater ** I would like to see my students be able to respond to me outside of the classroom and share their thoughts with me and their peers. This would only add to the in-class discussions that are possible and create excitement for the class outside of school time!
 * William **** Wietman ** My desired outcomes for using Web 2.0 is to find a way to reach the students and to use it to convince students that school can be related to real life. I also want a way to communicate classroom ideas/thinking with students outside of the classroom.
 * Roger **** Peckover Facilitator ** [[image:file:///Users/thomasgerard/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0/clip_image004.png width="3" height="6" caption="http://conference.med.smumn.edu/images/spacer.gif"]]Thank you for an amazing adventure into student use of Web 2.0 tools. I have a keen but novice’s interest in the capacity of networking, interactive, and collaborative online learning.
 * //__ Q2 In what ways would you like to incorporate Web 2.0 tools into your classroom? __//**
 * Alena Behr ** I have a new smart board in my room and so have been somewhat expected to adapt my curriculum to the more tech-savvy side. I am interested in ANY form of inclusion and willing to learn what has or has not worked.
 * Donna Hodgkins **
 * Phil Johnsrud ** . How much preparation time do you believe it takes to adequately prepare desired online communication and collaboration with students?
 * Kari Klocke-Salminen ** I would like to have the students exploring, discovering, and sharing art independently outside of the classroom and I could imagine that Web 2.0 would be a good way to facilitate that type of work.
 * Penny Koets ** . I work with elementary music students and I think it would be really cool for them to blog about composers. I think that my students would really love it!

Google earth, students create layers, Voki to intro students to class [] [] [] No links **//__ Q3 What resources does your district have available for training in the use of Web 2.0 tools?
 * Bradley Malpert ** I currently have a SMARTBoard in my room and use both a blog and Wiki.
 * Mark Petersen ** Some might say that using things like Web 2.0 tools relieves the teacher from actually having to teach the student on a personal level. Do you feel that this will take the personal aspect of teaching out of the classroom? If so, how will this affect the students? 3. What modifications can be made for students who cannot us computers or other technological devices?
 * Scott Sater ** I would love to tap into the multiple media sources for building interest in my music program, such as video clips, sound sources to critique, and even the band itself recorded with student self and peer assessment opportunities.
 * William Wietman ** I am willing to try anything in my classroom. I don't currently use anything, so I guess I'm looking for ideas.
 * Roger Peckover ** Facilitator [[image:file:///Users/thomasgerard/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0/clip_image006.png width="3" height="7" caption="http://conference.med.smumn.edu/images/spacer.gif"]]I have a keen but novice’s interest …I am curious about Merrill’s (2002) four-phase cycle of instruction fitting what you saw students ….what you are learning in regard to making your own "living textbook"….. you see the quality of student thinking …increased capacity to use each other and interact around examples they are creating.

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 * Alena Behr ** Our district does post training sessions that are usually on the weekends, or evenings/afternoons.
 * Donna Hodgkins **
 * Phil Johnsrud ** . Do you believe all school districts would benefit the same way you have with web 2.0?
 * Kari Klocke-Salminen ** Our district does have a Moodle link on the school website but that is the extend of my knowledge about what is available to us. We also have a technology initiative that supports teachers in making and maintaining classroom website. I am sure it also includes guides teachers to gain other skills but, I have little knowledge of the program.


 * Penny Koets ** We have a wonderful tech. director who I'm sure would be ready to assist me with my questions and get me going with web 2.0 tools.

If I ask for it, they will “come!”
 * Bradley Malpert**. We have optional weekly technology training sessions. Our CESA also has numerous opportunities for professional development with the use of technology.
 * Mark Petersen ** Some might say that using things like Web 2.0 tools relieves the teacher from actually having to teach the student on a personal level. Do you feel that this will take the personal aspect of teaching out of the classroom? If so, how will this affect the students? 3. What modifications can be made for students who cannot us computers or other technological devices?
 * Scott Sater** What resources does your district have available for training in the use of Web 2.0 tools?
 * William Wietman** My district is in Statutory Operating Debt so there are no resources available to me. I am willing to work alone to train myself on the uses of Web 2.0 tools!
 * Roger Peckover ** Facilitator [[image:file:///Users/thomasgerard/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0/clip_image008.png width="3" height="7" caption="http://conference.med.smumn.edu/images/spacer.gif"]]I have a keen but novice’s interest …I am curious about Merrill’s (2002) four-phase cycle of instruction fitting what you saw students ….what you are learning in regard to making your own "living textbook"….. you see the quality of student thinking …increased capacity to use each other and interact around examples they are creating.