Web 2.0: Letting “Users Add Value” to On-line Learning
Summary: • Understand how Web 2.0 applications can aid in the development of student-engaging on-line courses
• Gain knowledge of the multiplicity of tools available to promote interactive and collaborative learning
• Utilize Web 2.0 applications to promote development of student generated content and resources
• Develop confidence in their ability to implement Web 2.0 applications
Description:
The nature of information has changed and become richly integrated into our culture. Information has changed in what it looks like, how we access and view it, how we can manipulate and use it, where we find it and how we communicate it. With the explosion of on-line learning in higher education in recent years, academicians have an excellent opportunity to utilize Web 2.0 dynamically rich resources to engage student learning.
Today’s learners are always connected to their social network, crave experiential learning and interactivity, possess a fascination with new technologies, and are digitally literate. Academicians have an excellent opportunity with the use of Web 2.0 technologies to transform their teaching and learning strategies to more learner-centered, authentic, and collaborative experiences.
We will describe how students can play an active role in on-line courses in the following areas as well as the respective tools related to each:
1) Collaboration tools – virtual meetings, collaborative editing, blogs, micro-blogs and video-blogging, wikis, Google apps,
2) Aggregators – Netvibes, Delicious, and Brainify
3) Resource Development – Google images, Slide Share, YouTube/TeacherTube, podcasts, digital storytelling, e-books
4) Social Networks – Ning, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Implementation of Web 2.0 strategies and how they have been incorporated into on-line courses will be discussed from our personal experiences. We will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly. Through allowing students to actively participate in on-line courses, utilizing Web 2.0 technologies, students will become more engaged and have more fun learning.
Today’s learners are always connected to their social network, crave experiential learning and interactivity, possess a fascination with new technologies, and are digitally literate. Academicians have an excellent opportunity with the use of Web 2.0 technologies to transform their teaching and learning strategies to more learner-centered, authentic, and collaborative experiences.
We will describe how students can play an active role in on-line courses in the following areas as well as the respective tools related to each:
1) Collaboration tools – virtual meetings, collaborative editing, blogs, micro-blogs and video-blogging, wikis, Google apps,
2) Aggregators – Netvibes, Delicious, and Brainify
3) Resource Development – Google images, Slide Share, YouTube/TeacherTube, podcasts, digital storytelling, e-books
4) Social Networks – Ning, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Implementation of Web 2.0 strategies and how they have been incorporated into on-line courses will be discussed from our personal experiences. We will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly. Through allowing students to actively participate in on-line courses, utilizing Web 2.0 technologies, students will become more engaged and have more fun learning.
Julianne Gahimer
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
University of Indianapolis
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
University of Indianapolis
Julie Gahimer is an associate professor. Dr. Gahimer teaches in the areas of neurorehabilitation and educational methods in the professional curriculum and the core Neurological track course, Educational Methods and Materials, and an on-line Health Promotion course in the postprofessional program.
She has participated in, conducted, and organized numerous continuing education courses and workshops throughout the country.
Beth Kiggins
Director, Center for Instructional Technologies
University of Indianapolis
Director, Center for Instructional Technologies
University of Indianapolis
Beth Kiggins is the Director of the Center for Instructional Technologies and Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Indianapolis. She works with faculty to integrate technology into teaching to enhance learning. Her responsibilities also include faculty development and distance learning. She is also a member of the University's Learning Resource Committee.