Staff+Development

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====//**Do you remember Web 1.0? Did they have Web 1.0? I can't remember but I am sure with all the cool tools of Web 2.0, you can't wait for Web 3.0 or whatever they will call the next generation of really "cool tools." There are so many Web 2.0 tools that as educators can we can create a whole new atmosphere in our classroom. Follow this link to to some cool tools you may not be aware of. Have fun!**//====

__**Technology Standards Addressed**__

A. Learning 1. Select and use technology tools to enhance learning a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware to learn new content or reinforce skills b) Defend the selection of a specific technology tool to complete a learning task
 * __Standard 3.0 Technology for Learning and Collaboration:__** Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration

A. Communication 1. Select and use technology for communication c) Evaluate the appropriateness of media formats for various purposes
 * __Standard 4.0 Technology for Communication and Expression:__** Use technology to communicate information and express idea using various media

__**Reflection**__ As educators we are often looking for ways to increase test scores, classroom productivity, engage our students, and employ the available technologies in making the teaching and learning process more efficient and productive. We also want to keep cost as minimal as possibleand everyone like that, bubt they like free more. Many Web 2.0 tools are free. I know some teachers have hear of Web 2.0 tools but they may not be quite sure how or what these tools can do for them or what they can mean for the future of their classroom and students. I thought it would be great to offer a professional development to introduce the Science department to variety links to free Web 2.0 tools they can to enhance the teaching and learning process. Several teachers were aware of a few of the sites, but not the volume of tools nor a place to store them. I introduced them to "cloud computing" and Speedtile, a place to store and share the links to the tools. I thought the session went quite well. I promised in the near future to show them more and ways to use these new discoveries in their classrooms.

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