Week+Seven

** Introduction **
During week 7 you will demonstrate your understand and use of Web 2.0 tools/Mobile Apps by completing and submitting a final video demonstration project along with a one to two paragraph description of how these applications/tools support appropriate collaboration or enhance instruction in your classroom or school. You will also complete a posting in which you revisit your PLN and reflect on its impact to your pedagogy.

** Lesson Activities **

 * 1) Study the assigned resources listed below. It is also recommended that you review the supplemental resources as an extension to your learning opportunities.
 * 2) Complete and post your Web 2.0/Mobile App final demonstration video project. This is a capstone project for this course and should demonstrate competency in the application of Web 2.0 tools/Mobile Apps to enhance the educational process in the school or classroom. See the assignment description on the Assignment Overview Page or in the Syllabus for precise details and requirements for your project.. This will be posted in the Week 7 Discussion Forum 7.1. Possible resources to use in creating your video are located in The Tools to Use to Create Your Final Project section at the bottom of this page.
 * 3) Complete Week 7 Discussion Forum 7.2 in which you review and reflect upon your PLN. See the Assignment Overview Page  or the assignment description in the Syllabus for the Week 7 Question frame and specific guidelines and instructions. (APA Formatting Resources and Guidance)

** Assigned Resources **

 * View the following Videos**

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Classroom Mobile Warming (11:06) -- A very interesting discussion of Mobile Devices and Digital Natives. Opening up a back channel to collaborate and enhance conversation. From a TedxPurdueU talk.

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Web 2.0 Technologies in Schools (1:45) -- Introductory segment to a video featuring Will Richardson. While this is a few years old, it references his book, "Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools For Classrooms". The book is a great introductory resource with lots of practical implementation examples.


 * Study the following articles**

Mobile Learning Technologies for 21st Century Classrooms -- A good overview with a summary and links to some interesting research.

** Supplemental Resources **

 * General**

media type="custom" key="23533576" Ken Robinson: How to Escape Education's Death Valley (19:12) -- 3 crucial principles for the human mind to flourish. Some good insight into teaching and learning and what makes a good teacher.


 * Web 2.0 Tools / Mobile Apps**

Five Ways Classrooms Can Learn From Mobile Apps -- Some powerful mobile concepts that can be transferred to the classroom.

50 Free Collaboration Tools – From 2010, so some may have changed or be gone, but a good list to start exploring.

media type="custom" key="23542740" 11 Year Old “Connected” Matthew does pre-Keynote at an Education Conference (10:00) -- A pretty amazing video. Matthew is part of a group of kids that teaches teachers how to use technology. Talks about several Web 2.0 Tools with value for teachers and in the classroom. Think about the implications of traditional, Industrial Age Education on students like this. (July 27, 2013)


 * Expanding/Enhancing Your PLN**

media type="custom" key="23533574" My PLN - A Teacher's Treasure (4:06) -- A creative way of looking at PLNs

Power Up Your Professional Learning Network -- A slide share from a presentation by Jennifer Dorman.

Tools to Use to Create your Video (Final Project)
How to Develop a Screencast - Planning (Five Steps to Creating Successful Screencasts: @http://diythemes.com/thesis/how-to-create-screencasts/

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Sceencast: @http://www.screencast-o-matic.com

Jing: @http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html

Screenr: @http://www.screenr.com