Integrating Web 2.0 Tools in the Math Classroom

Agenda: Using Web 2.0 Tools in the Mathematics Classroom Goals of the Presentation Background of the presenter Overview of Web 2.0 Why use these tools? Web 2.0 Tools - examples Web 2.0 in the Math Classroom Q&A

Using Web 2.0 Tools in the Mathematics Classroom Christopher Marchetti [email_address] edtechrunner.edublogs.org Twitter: cmarche2ti

Goals of this Presentation This presentation will: Provide an overview of Web 2.0. Discuss why to use these tools in your classroom. Explore ideas about how to use these tools in the teaching of mathematics. Show some of the possibilities for the use of Web 2.0 tools.

Why am I here? Technology is accelerating while mathematics pedagogy has not kept up. LHS Power Standards Writing/Reading across curriculum Information Literacy LHS/LPS Curriculum Change LPS adopts standards based curriculum LHS adopts IMP curriculum Student centered, problem based, integrated Lack of technology imbedded in IMP curriculum other than graphing calculators . Result: Masters Thesis on integrating technology into the IMP program.

Web 2.0 Overview Web 2.0 is a term often applied to an ongoing transition of the Web from a collection of websites to a full-fledged computing platform serving web applications to end users. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0 Web 2.0 is often referred to as the “Read/Write Web” Examples include – weblogs, wikis, podcasts, online documents, etc.

Why use these tools in the Mathematics Classroom? Video - “A Vision of K-12 Students Today” NCTM Principals and Standards ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Nearly every school has computers with internet capabilities. Harnessing those capabilities is both logical and cost effective. You do not need to know how to program to use these tools!!

NCTM Principles and Standards A coherent curriculum effectively organizes and integrates important mathematical ideas so that students see how the ideas build on, or connect with, other ideas, thus enabling them to develop new understandings and skills. The council outlines principles and standards which are meant to guide mathematics teaching. Principles: Equity Curriculum Teaching Learning Assessment Technology Process Standards: Problem Solving Reasoning and Proof Communication Connections Representation

ISTE - National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•S) 1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

ISTE - National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•S) Cont. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Other Research Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants (Prensky) PEW Internet and American Life Project (2005) ( http://www.pewinternet.org/ ) 87% of U.S. teens aged 12-17 use the internet, up from 73% in 2000. By contrast, 66% of adults use the internet, up from 56% in 2000. 51% of teenage internet users say they go online on a daily basis, up from 42% in 2000. 21 st Century Skills (2006) ( www.21stcenturyskills.org ) Coalition of Business, Education, and Government Leaders Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Literacy Students must be able to use technology to learn content and skills — so that they know how to learn, think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate, innovate and collaborate.

Some Words of Caution Imperative that technology is not an “add on”. Begin slowly, one class, one kind of technology. Work with a colleague. Find experts in your building or district. Be careful about student’s exposure on the Web. Remind students that all school rules apply to class blogs and wikis and other technologies. Have students create separate accounts if they want to use these tools outside of class. When in doubt ask permission of administration and parents. Make a technology contract for you and your students to follow.

Examples of Web 2.0 Tools Blogs Blogger Edublogs Wikis Peanut Butter Wiki Wikispaces Free Wikis for Teachers Social Bookmarking Delicious Diigo Social Networks Ning www.classroom20.com bccalculus.ning.com Other tools Flickr Slideshare Communication Tools Twitter For education Edmodo

Web 2.0 – How To Start If you are going to use these tools in your classes, first use them for yourself. Get a Google account. Get a Delicious account. Subscribe to some blogs and other RSS feeds.

Blogging Overview of Blogging RSS – Real Simple Syndication Bloglines Google & Yahoo Reader Flock Browser Technorati Blogs as a class/teacher webpage My Class Blogs http://apcalcbc2007.blogspot.com/ imp42008.blogspot.com http://apcalc2008.blogspot.com/ Scribe posts – Darren Kuropatwa http://apcalc06.blogspot.com/

Blogs for assignments Scribe Posts Blogging on Blogging (BOB) Reflections on blogging about math Portfolios Class reflections Journaling Extending your class period

Professional Blogs and Wikis Will Richardson Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms http://weblogg-ed.com/ http://willrichardson.wikispaces.com/ Darren Kuropatwa http://adifference.blogspot.com/ http://studentblogwikitools.wikispaces.com/ David Warlick Classroom Blogging: A Teacher’s Guide to the Blogosphere http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/ Karl Fisch “ Did you know” Video http://thefischbowl.blogspot.com/

Purposes for my Blogs Reflection on teaching and learning Communication Increase Literacy in Mathematics LHS “Power Standards” Evaluate Student Understanding Student Absences Eliminate the question “What did we do in class yesterday?” Technological Literacy

Creating a Blog Sites to create blogs Blogger Edublogs (Wordpress) Create account Decide on the purpose of your blog General information about policies and classes Specific to one class or prep Professional Assignment Most sites use a WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) editor.

Wikis - First Steps Explore Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.com Business Book Wikistyle Google Docs and Spreadsheets Google Docs and Spreadsheets Use for collaboration Student Collaboration Collaboration between colleagues Professional Development Used to create common assessments Zoho ( http://zoho.com/ )

Wikis – Next Steps Wikispaces AP Calculus Wiki http://apcalculus.wikispaces.com Starting your own wiki Create an account Decide on the purpose of your wiki Consider security – who can edit/view your wiki

Lesson Ideas - Wikis Create an online textbook for a class Require student collaboration on long term projects Post problems of the week Portfolios Teacher Website Teacher Collaboration

Teacher Productivity Delicious Online repository for articles and pages found on the world wide web. Google Documents Bubbl.us Make graphic organizers online. Screencast JING Flickr Online repository for pictures Online Rubrics and Quizzes ( http://www.4teachers.org/tools/ ) RSS – Real Simple Syndication Google Reader

Other Tools Podcasts and Vodcasts Create audio/video files explaining topics that you can archive. Speak the daily HW assignment and post to your blog. Record the “launch” of your lesson and give it to students ahead of class. Record guest speakers National Library of Virtual Manipulatives Graphing Applets and Demos Fooplot WinPlot ( http://math.exeter.edu/rparris/ ) Geogebra Similar to Geometer’s Sketchpad There are tons of free, premade applications

References Grabe, M., & Grabe, C. (2000). Integrating The Internet For Meaningful Learning . New York: Houghton Mifflin. Harris, R. (1997). Evaluating Internet Resources. http://www.virtualsalt.com/evalu8it.htm Lenhart, A., Madden, M., & Hitlin, P. (2005). Teens And Technology: Youth Are Leading The Transition To A Fully Wired And Mobile Nation. Pew Internet & American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/162/report_display.asp . McGrath, D. (2003). Rubrics, Portfolios, And Tests, Oh My! Assessing Understanding In Project Based Learning. Learning and Leading with Technology National Council for Teachers of Mathematics. (2000). Principles And Standards For School Mathematics.

References Prensky, M. (2001). Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants. On the Horizon Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, And Other Powerful Web Tools For Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. Warlick, D. F. (2005). Classroom Blogging: A Teacher’s Guide to the Blogosphere . Raleigh, NC: The Landmark Project. ISTE (2007) The ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•S) and Performance Indicators for Students http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007_Standards.pdf

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