In this course you will learn about a wide variety of Web 2.0 tools to use in your teaching and learning. Web 2.0 tools provide innovative ways to communicate, present content, and collaborate with others in creative ways. Web 2.0 tools are easy to learn, use, and implement, and many are free. This course will not only introduce you to popular Web 2.0 tools like Edmodo, Twitter, Voicethread, and Skype in K-16 instruction, but you will also learn how to effectively integrate these technologies into your classroom practices and create engaging student activities.
Offered By
University of Houston System
About this Course
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Skills you will gain
TeachingCommunicationWeb 2.0Collaboration
Learners taking this Course are
- Teachers
- Librarians
- Professors
- Nurses
- Editors
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
128 minutes to complete
Getting Started
Welcome to Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools! Before you begin the course, please take a few minutes to check the Getting Started section below to help you become familiar with the course.
4 videos (Total 18 min), 1 reading
4 videos
What is Web 2.0?5m
An Analogy for Web 2.0 Tools1m
Toolbox Story6m
1 reading
Syllabus and Grading Policy10m
2 hours to complete
Week 1: Communication
7 videos (Total 39 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Grandparents Day in an Elementary Classroom5m
Drug Awareness Week6m
Affective Learning and Reflective Practice3m
Tool Review: Remind1015m
Tool Review: Google Hangouts3m
Tool Review: Penzu5m
6 readings
Week 1 Overview10m
More on Communication Tools10m
Communication Scenarios10m
Week 1 Reading Materials10m
Explore More Tools10m
Activities10m
2 practice exercises
Week 1 Self-Report2m
Week 1 Quiz10m
Week
22 hours to complete
Week 2: Collaboration
7 videos (Total 34 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
The Family Tree Project3m
Collaboration in Music Composition3m
Quality Collaboration and Accurate Assessment5m
Stormboard4m
Creately2m
MeetingWords2m
7 readings
Week 2 Overview10m
More on Collaboration Tools10m
Collaboration Scenarios10m
Week 2 Reading Materials10m
Explore More Tools10m
Activities10m
Final Project: Food for Thought10m
2 practice exercises
Week 2 Self-Report2m
Week 2 Quiz10m
Week
32 hours to complete
Week 3: Creativity
7 videos (Total 29 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Surviving the Notes2m
Learning U.S. Constitution2m
Reviewing Algebra2m
Evernote3m
Thinglink5m
WeVideo2m
7 readings
Week 3 Overview10m
More On Creativity Tools10m
Creativity Scenarios10m
Week 3 Reading Materials10m
Explore More Tools10m
Activities10m
Final Project: Food for Thought10m
2 practice exercises
Week 3 Self-Report2m
Week 3 Quiz10m
Week
43 hours to complete
Week 4: Mini Action Research Project
2 videos (Total 13 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes
4 readings
Week 4 Overview10m
Introduction10m
21st Century Skills Maps10m
Activities10m
2 practice exercises
Week 4 Self-Report2m
Week 4 Quiz10m
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Top reviews from Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools
This course has shown me new way to achieve what I have been struggling for months. It also give me methodology to improve myself and my teaching methods.
A really informative course in regards of technology that could be used in class and assisting it to be more creative and participative.
Instructors
Bernard R Robin
Associate ProfessorCurriculum and Instruction
Sara G. McNeil
Associate ProfessorCurriculum and Instruction
About University of Houston System
The University of Houston System’s four universities and six regional campuses comprise the only comprehensive higher education system serving the world’s energy capital and the Gulf Coast region. Among institutions nationwide, the UH System remains a model of diversity and a reflection of the city it serves.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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