For Assignment 3.1: Explore Web 2.0 Resources in the Context of Cyberlearning

1. CYBERLEARNING
WITH WEB 2.0 TOOLS:
Vidcast, Blog, and
Facebook
in the Classroom

2. WHAT ARE WEB 2.0 TOOLS?
• Online resources for teachers and students
to use to integrate technology
• Includes: audio, video, collaboration
websites, mobile broadband tools, and data
mashups
• (Smaldino, 127)

3. WHAT IS CYBERLEARNING?
• The use of Web 2.0 tools to aid in learning
(Smaldino, 126)
Importance:
• New learning opportunities,
• Causes students to engage
• Encourages critical thinking
• Incorporates problem solving
• Creates new learning environments

4. WEB 2.0 RESOURCE: VIDCAST
• Vidcasts are online videos – includes audio and
visual
• Use children’s cell phones for video taking in
class
• Use during a science plant unit
• Students video the stages of plants from seed to
full growth.
• Post on You Tube for class view

5. WEB 2.0 RESOURCE: BLOG
• Blogs - write on one topic and post comments online
(Smaldino, 129)
• Use during reading period when reading chapter
books.
• Students read, discuss, and then post entries on a
blog site
• Blog entries include: visuals, summary, creative
response, opinion, connection to to the real world,
and questions/answers

6. WEB 2.0 RESOURCE: : FACEBOOK
• Social networking site - online social platforms to
create a page for oneself or group
• Facebook is the most popular
• For learning: teacher creates private Facebook group
just for class
• Each student creates their own Facebook page just
for class
• Teacher and students only friend each other
• Main rule to follow: Only view and engage in
conversation or content related to the class Facebook
group and students Facebook pages

7. WEB 2.0 TOOL: FACEBOOK CONTINUED
• Use Facebook to post all topics and projects
throughout the year
• Students add pictures from class
• Students take, edit and add videos from class
assignments
• Post thought provoking questions for students to
start conversations
• Make connections between learning and the real
world – students post when out of school
• Post homework reminders
• Post reminders/study guides for upcoming
quizzes/tests
• Post any comments regarding class learning

8. VIDCAST CHALLENGES
• Not all students have cell phones
• Need at least 1 computer per group
• Cords needed to connect cell phones to computers
• Editing software required to edit videos
• Student responsibility - stay on task
• Student responsibility - avoid inappropriate
sites/conversations
• Parent permission for children to participate

9. BLOG CHALLENGES
• Access to computers - at least two per group
• Students quality of written responses
• Student responsibility - stay on appropriate site
• Student responsibility - use netiquette

10. FACEBOOK CHALLENGES
• Trusting students to stay on classroom
Facebook pages
• Trusting students not to search friends
outside of the classroom
• Students must use their personal Facebook
page - not another personal page
• Receiving permission from administrators
and parents

11. WORKS CITED
Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L., & Russell, J. D. (2012). Instructional Technology
and Media for Learning (10th ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.