IU+8+-+July+2011

=Presentations at Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8=


 * Interest Survey **

Tuesday, July 19, 2011:
Resources

//9 AM - 12 PM// The web has changed from a one-way communication vehicle to a two-way, collaborative space that enables conversations, content creation, connections and collaboration to enhance learning and communication. How can you use these new, often free, tools to enhance your learning activities in the classroom and communication in the school district? The session will explore the changing Internet landscape, opportunities for using web 2.0 as a learning and communication tool, strategies for implementing web 2.0 and an exploration of some tools that enable social learning.
 * Social Learning: Impact the Classroom and the District**

Web Polling

Shift Happens: Did You Know? 4.0 K-12 Students Today Web 2.0 in the Classroom

Social Learning Mind Map password: harrisburgu

Google Docs for Education Collaborative Document Editing Example

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//12:30 PM - 3:30 PM// Promote active learning, impact student motivation and improve learning outcomes through the use of games and simulations in the classroom. Technology expands the opportunities for learning through games by increasing the interaction, expanding the audience and tracking the results. This session provides an overview of using games and simulations for learning, including an exploration of the impact of games and simulations, the types of games and simulations and considerations for using games and simulations in the classroom. Off-the-shelf games and game templates that can be implemented immediately will be reviewed and simple tools for creating your own games will also be explored.
 * Playing to Learn: Games and Simulations in the Classroom**

Virtusphere Images Harrisburg University Virtusphere Can Take Users Almost Everywhere

Games and Education Video

Computer Game in NJ Classroom is far from a disaster SPILL!

Quest2Learn School

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