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Safe Use of Web 2.0 Tools in Schools
Program Code:
T206
Date:
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time:
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
EST
SPEAKER
:
Patsy Lanclos, Educator/Knowledge Architect, Retired
Description
Web 2.0 tools can be safely used in schools to promote collaboration and conversation among students and teachers enable the instant collection of real-time data and save schools money. Since files are saved "in the cloud" the use of these tools save district server storage space. Experience the power of these tools in the school environment and join the discussion surrounding policy and safety of their use. Participants will use and observe how applications such as wikis form and chats can be used safely in schools. Exponential in number these tools can be classified as: Computer Utilities Collaborative Tools Content Sharing Applications Subject-specific Integration Tools Social Bookmarks Learning Tools Organizers and Time Management Applications Conversations: Blogs Podcasts and Chats.