Twitter and Blogging by @gallit_z and @hughtheteacher
1. Twitter & Blogging
in the
Intermediate Classroom
By:
Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher
Gallit Zvi @gallit_z
2. Shape of Day
What is Web 2.0?
Why Twitter?
Twitter Exploration Time
Integrating Twitter with Student Learning
Why Blog?
Blogging Exploration Time using Kidblog
3. Web 2.0: What it is?
Participation
Collaboration
Changing the way internet can be used in the
classroom
Knowing, Wondering, Learning, & Sharing
Twitter, Blogging, Facebook, Google Docs, wikis,
etc…
6. Why Twitter?
“Twitter in 60 Seconds”
http://www.slideshare.net/CatherineRitz/twitter-for-professional-development
7. Where are you joining the
Conversation?
1. I'm not interested. I don't get it. In fact, how did I get
into this session anyway?
2. I've been thinking about it, considering joining in.
However, I don't know how.
3. I'm ready to go! Just point me in the right direction.
4. I've already joined the conversation, and I'm having
lots of fun and making connections
Denise Krebs https://sites.google.com/site/iowajoiningtheconversation2012/inspiration
8. Why Twitter?
Connections: Create your own Personal Learning Network (PLN)
Collaboration: Share resources and ideas with like minded
teachers & students
Live Chats
Research: Search for resources you need
Impress your students
Use new sites and resources even they haven’t heard of
http://www.slideshare.net/CatherineRitz/twitter-for-professional-development
11. Why Blog with Students?
Authentic Audience
Engagement & Motivation
12. More Reasons to Blog
Share thoughts, ideas, and
opinions, & support them with
details that make
understanding easy.
Will learn to communicate
effectively