Session 1--Welcome to the World of Wikis, September 18, 2007
Presenter: LeighAnn McCready
This page is for the MHS staff to practice creating wikis and seeing the potential of what a wiki could do in their classroom.
Wiki Video:
What is a wiki? Watch this video to see the basics of a wiki. You will need sound.
http://www.commoncraft.com/video-wikis-plain-english
Creating your own wikis:
The following have free wiki hosting:
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Select the educator link when you register for the free version.
Further Wiki Exploration:
This page is a part of online web 2.0 tutorial created by the California School Librarian Association.
It gives an overview of how wikis are being utilized. Learn About Wikis
(You can try all 23 things about Web 2.0 on your own)
Wikis in the Classroom:
Here are some examples of wikis in use. They are at various levels of sophistication.
Science
http://wikiwikigmo.pbwiki.com/PRO%20and%20CON
(click on home to see the overall directions for students)
http://tscott.wikispaces.com/
Math:
http://aliciasaunders.wetpaint.com/
English:
http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/controversial_issues_wiki/
http://literaryallusionreview.pbwiki.com/
password: zeus
http://thatmooreguy.wetpaint.com/
AP US History: (This is a student created page--notice the "guarantee")
http://aphistoryzreik.wetpaint.com/
World History:
http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/sbhs_toy_project_2006/
http://nolanww2.pbwiki.com/ (password dday)
All Subjects: http://bibliocean.pbwiki.com/Aptos%20Junior%20High%20Reads%3A
Physical Education (Sports medicine):
http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/haybaler_sports_medicine/haybaler_sports_medicine?wpid=621948&searchresult=621948
Session 2--Text is Visual, October 3, 2007
Presenter: Andrea Hutchison
What is the role of text in learning?
Can font size, shape, and color send a message?
What is good print vs. presentation fonts?
This session explored all of these questions.
Check out the PowerPoint presentation
Type, the Other Graphic.pps)
and the handout files:
Type Casting.pdf
PrinciplesCheatsheet.pdf
nslxp.doc
nslxp2.doc
Session 3--The Power of Color and Images, October 24, 2007 (TBD)
Presenter: Bernadette Taplin
How do we interpret colors? Warm or cool collors? Colors in natue and culture?
Use color to improve student learning.
This session will be rescheduled.
Session 4--Digital Playground, November 8, 2007
Presenter: Frank Castro
Use the digital resource: United Streaming.
Session PowerPoint: How to Access United Streaming.pps
Session 6--Graphs and Charts, November 14, 2007
Presenter: Dick Rose
Learn how to create graphs and charts to enhance student learning.
Session 5--Stand and Deliver, November 20, 2007
Presenter: LeighAnn McCready
Learn how to find visual resources for presentations.
Learn the dos and don'ts of presenting. What makes a good presentation?
A wiki page created by Joyce Valenza with links to good sources of images and sound available online.
20 minute video on how to correct common powerpoint mistakes.
Image Sites Referenced in Powerpoint:
Associated Press: http://apimages.accuweather.com/index.asp
Pics4Learning: http://www.pics4learning.com/
Session 7--Techie Tools, December 4, 2007
Presenter: Scott Keller
Learn how to use tools such as Sketch It, Blogger, and more for both student and teacher use.
Session PowerPoint: session7a.ppt
Session 8--More Resources and Tools, December 13, 2007
Presenter: Scott Keller
Session PowerPoint: session8.ppt
Learn how to use Google Earth.
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