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Wii? Wiki? Web? What? -- Learning in Classroom 2.0 = A Learning Experience by the staff at [|Upper Valley JVS], facilitated by [|Thomas Sauer] =



This workshop focuses on new kinds of literacies for a new generation of learners. Media, Information, Network,Interculturality, Digital Citizenship, and other 21st Century Literacies are the building blocks for creating learning experiences where students are learning to teach themselves and make global connections. Teachers will use web 2.0 tools to create learning activities that are designed to flatten the learning experience for themselves and others. The workshop is designed to open doors to new modes of teaching and learning and focus on the learner as a world language communicator, collaborator and creator.

Learning Targets As a result of this workshop: Focus Questions
 * I can understand the power of Web 2.0 tools & learn how to choose the right tool for connecting learners, teachers and classrooms.
 * I can design a learning activity that is student-centered, project-based learning and fully integrated with a technology-rich environment.
 * I can identify elements of an effective professional/personal learning network (PLN) of interested and enthusiastic colleagues, locally and globally.
 * How can we engage 21st century students through web-based applications?
 * What could (should) learning in a 21st century classroom look like?
 * How can we begin to embrace the future, today?

Agenda/Learning Steps Depending on knowledge level of workshop participants:
 * **Big Brainstorming** -- A facilitated ideas session. What motivates learners to use web 2.0 tools?
 * **Big Concepts** -- What web 2.0 tools are available to connect 21st century learners?
 * **Big Feedback** -- Meeting as a whole group to view captured concepts and provide facilitated feedback.
 * **Big Connections** -- Participants with common concepts make plans to bring new ideas to life.

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 * Technology Activity Worksheet:[[file:2010_TechActivity_Plan-blank.doc]]