About this course: 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.
Created by: University of Houston System
Taught by: Bernard R Robin, Associate Professor
Curriculum and InstructionTaught by: Sara G. McNeil, Associate Professor
Curriculum and Instruction
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 3-4 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
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, 1 reading
- Video: What is Web 2.0?
- Video: An Analogy for Web 2.0 Tools
- Video: Toolbox Story
- Reading: Syllabus and Grading Policy
Week 1: Communication
7 videos, 6 readings
- Reading: Week 1 Overview
- Reading: More on Communication Tools
- Reading: Communication Scenarios
- Video: Grandparents Day in an Elementary Classroom
- Video: Drug Awareness Week
- Video: Affective Learning and Reflective Practice
- Reading: Week 1 Reading Materials
- Reading: Explore More Tools
- Video: Tool Review: Remind101
- Video: Tool Review: Google Hangouts
- Video: Tool Review: Penzu
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 1 Discussion
Graded: Week 1 Self-Report
Graded: Week 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Week 2: Collaboration
7 videos, 7 readings
- Reading: Week 2 Overview
- Reading: More on Collaboration Tools
- Reading: Collaboration Scenarios
- Video: The Family Tree Project
- Video: Collaboration in Music Composition
- Video: Quality Collaboration and Accurate Assessment
- Reading: Week 2 Reading Materials
- Reading: Explore More Tools
- Video: Stormboard
- Video: Creately
- Video: MeetingWords
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 2 Discussion
- Reading: Final Project: Food for Thought
Graded: Week 2 Self-Report
Graded: Week 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
Week 3: Creativity
7 videos, 7 readings
- Reading: Week 3 Overview
- Reading: More On Creativity Tools
- Reading: Creativity Scenarios
- Video: Surviving the Notes
- Video: Learning U.S. Constitution
- Video: Reviewing Algebra
- Reading: Week 3 Reading Materials
- Reading: Explore More Tools
- Video: Evernote
- Video: Thinglink
- Video: WeVideo
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 3 Discussion
- Reading: Final Project: Food for Thought
Graded: Week 3 Self-Report
Graded: Week 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
Week 4: Mini Action Research Project
2 videos, 4 readings
- Reading: Week 4 Overview
- Reading: Introduction
- Video: Action Research
- Reading: 21st Century Skills Maps
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 4 Discussion
Graded: Week 4 Self-Report
Graded: Week 4 Quiz
Graded: Mini Action Research
WEEK 5
Week 5: Life Long Learning
2 videos, 5 readings
- Reading: Week 5 Overview
- Reading: Video on Personal Learning Plan
- Reading: Explore this Personal Learning Space
- Reading: Week 5 Reading Materials
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 5 Discussion
- Video: Goodbye Video
Graded: Week 5 Self-Report
Graded: Week 5 Quiz
FAQs
How It Works
Coursework
Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.
Help from Your Peers
Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.
Certificates
Earn official recognition for your work, and share your success with friends, colleagues, and employers.
Creators
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.
Pricing
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| Access to course materials | Available |
| Access to graded materials | Available |
| Receive a final grade | Available |
| Earn a shareable Course Certificate | Available |
Ratings and Reviews
Easy to understand, practical to use in teaching .
Hi
This course has been really helpful. I got to learn about so many ways to make the class, assignments interactive. Web 2.0 tool is a very good way to help students participate willingly and get the best results.
Um curso muito útil não só para educadores, mad para todos que precisam lidar com colaboração e comunicação nossa seus processos.
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Interesting and worthy course. It help teacher around the world to deal and make student more interactive and tech friendly.