Bibb+County

=Technology for Tomorrow's Learners=

//Summer Technology Conference, July 13-14, 2009, Bibb County High School//
 * Session Description from Program:** __ Using Wikis and Other Wonderful Web Tools to Teach __ Wikis really work! Find out how to use a wiki to transform your students into motivated, energetic owners of their learning. Learn to use dozens of free web tools with your wiki, creating an amazing learning experience for your students and renewed enthusiasm for teaching! Presenter: Jennifer Barnett

Today's Agenda
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 * [[image:old_school_bell_ringing_hg_wht.gif width="217" height="229" align="right"]]Bellringer Activity** - Read the section "Frequently Asked Questions and My Responses " on My Wiki Help Page
 * Welcome and Introductions**
 * What is a Wiki?** Using a Wiki (Common Craft video) or Use [|Teachers First Wiki Walk-Through]

> **Facilitate Class**: FHS Wolves Den(mine); WHS Bulldogs; English With Mrs Wright; FHS Business Meeting > Bergmann Science; Shannon Goodwin(math); Sheey-English; Kimistry Class; Westwood Schools > **Store Projects**: Super Students (animal classifications); Watwood - 4; Mrs E Harris > **Online Bulletin Board/News** - S C Hill; Falcon Films > **Collaboration**: Collaboration Nation; Flat Classroom Project; Flat Planet; Smith Monsters > **Media Center**: HHS Library; Library CHS; Monarch Library > **Books**: Holes; The Incredible Journey; Lois Lowry; My Side of the Mountain > **Tech Help**: Educational Software; Teacher Portal; TeensNTech (foreign language tech help); TCBOE21
 * [[image:NumberOne.jpg width="215" height="230" align="left"]]How can a wiki be used in the classroom?**
 * Examples Listed on Educational Wikis Page
 * Examples from TCBOE 21 Wiki (Talladega County)
 * Specific Examples of How Wikis are Used to Teach


 * Brainstorm what you might like a wiki to do for you or for you and your students**
 * Break**
 * **Complete "Breakwork" assignment**: Ask three people to tell you what kind of wiki they'd like to create today.
 * **EXTRA CREDIT "Breakwork" Assignment** - think of a catchy name for your wiki.


 * [[image:NumberTwo.jpg width="222" height="202" align="left"]]Tour of Web Tools**
 * My Web Wardrobe - Take a quick tour of a variety of web tools that can be used to teach.


 * Record Your Favorites**
 * Keep a running list of those tools you think might fit you perfectly. You will learn to use one or two of them today, in conjunction with your wiki.


 * [[image:NumberThree.jpg width="223" height="290" align="left"]]Create A Wiki**
 * **[[file:Help.Wikispaces.Teacher_Presentation.ppt]]**
 * **STOP! Always, always, always write down your username and password and put somewhere safe. (I email notes to myself and save in a special folder or put in "Notes" on my phone.) Always keep a log of student usernames and passwords. They forget and lose them as much as we do!**
 * Now, let's Create a Wiki. Go to this [|Special Teacher Page] to create ad ad-free wiki. You will register first, then create your wiki. Choose an easy to remember name for your wiki.

Edit a Page - Learn to use most of the toolbar (bold, italics, underline; Headings, numbers, bullets, lines, hyperlink, files, embed, tables, and save) Create a New Page Edit Navigation Manage Space Now, this will feel a bit strange. You will make a wiki, learning a few features as you go along, but it will remain in cyberspace. This "make and take" exercise is the perfect example of how your students expect to learn. You can come back at any time and work a bit, at your leisure. The more you play, they better you will get. It takes time and patience. (Feel free to email me for help when you run out of time and patience. I've been there and I really do understand! jbarnett@tcboe.org)
 * Today's Wiki Tips and Tricks**
 * Make and Take**