Using Internet communication tools to support teaching and learning

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this session you should be able to:

Use a range of online communication tools for supporting collaborative learning
Implement aspects of a lesson using at least one online communication tool.
Design activities for developing identified skills and attitudes utilizing asynchronous and synchronous communication.
Use communication tools to assist in classroom management.

Explore the variety of tools at these Websites

Skype: http://skype.com/
Meebo: http://www.meebo.com/
Blog: http://www.december.com/net/Blogs.html
Edmo: http://www.edmodo.com/Blog/2009/03/24/introducing-edmodo-20/
Web 2.0 reference: http://www.techsoup.org/toolkits/web2/

Games: http://www.jersey100.k12.il.us/fieldon/educational_internet_games.htm
http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/elementgames.php
Discussion Forum: http://www.lefora.com/
iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/
Chat room: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_chat http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/messenger/messenger9/chat/mstachatsafe.html
(Tips for chatting more safely)
Instant messaging: http://www.meebo.com/
Web 2.0 reference: http://www.techsoup.org/toolkits/web2/
Video on Web 2.O: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5431152345344515009
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0 (Note the information from the video that explains how Web 2.0 works)
Wet Paint: http://www.wetpaint.com/ (Note the information from the video that explains how Wet Paint works)
Other communication links to explore:
Adobe: http://www.adobe.com/
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/?promoid=CSFUC
http://www.adobe.com/products/mediaplayer/viewers/systemreqs.html
Quicktime: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Realtime: http://www.real.com/player/

ACTIVITY

Identify two communication tools that could be incorporated before, during or after a lesson on the selected topic to address the points below:
· Prepare students for the selected topic
· Get students relating to each other about the selected topic
· Allow the teacher to relate to individual students, without publicizing the conversation
· Commend students or groups of students for encouragement
· Provide support for students doing homework
· Promote good team spirit and collaboration
· Provide individualized instruction on the topic

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