Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Live Blogging TLT Friday Virtual Conference on Web 2.0--Background Information

Live Blogging TLT Friday Virtual Conference on Web 2.0--Background Information

Here's another virtual conference, this one from the Teaching. Learning and Technology Group featuring Drew Smith, Lisa Star, and Steve Gilbert talking about Web 2.0. (See the background links for more information.) _____JH

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"ORIENTATION to help participants understand what is happening to all of us with Web 2.0. What is in common to the amorphous Web 2.0 that is significant potentially for higher education."

Consult:

  • Session Planning - Google Docs Doc
  • Spotlight on Web 2.0 - Resources
    Characteristics & Definitions;   Applications; 
    Related Terms;   Related Resources
    Session 1 Syllabus;  Pre-Requisites
  • Today's Schedule (12-8) & Key Factors/Characteristics

    Also:

    http://www.tltgroup.org/OLI/Archives.htm

    http://www.tltgroup.org/ivoc.htm


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