Web 2.0 Tools for Blended and Online Learning - OPL Facilitated Course
(6 weeks, 2-4 hrs/week)

If the Facilitated course is full, you may wish to try registering for the Self-Directed course.

Web 2.0 Tools is for teachers wanting to discover new and exciting Web 2.0 applications that can help extend personalization of learning in the classroom. Participants will learn about: the basics of creating a safe online class environment; how to appropriately prepare for using Web 2.0 Tools in the classroom; how to evaluate Web 2.0 for classroom use; and exploring many Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching and Learning. Examples of how to use Web 2.0 in the classroom, references to research of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom and various Web 2.0 tools are made accessible to participants throughout the course to assist development of innovative teaching ideas, personalized learning and student engagement. This course includes a live weekly webinar that all participants are encouraged for increased understanding of the weekly module and development of our professional teaching community. At the end of this course, you will have created a robust tool kit of Web 2.0 Tools that you can use to extend your classroom teaching.

 Learner Outcomes

• Identify and evaluate various Web 2.0 tools to extend personalization of learning in the classroom.
• Experience and apply the requirements of due diligence for using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom.
• Appreciate the importance of a strong understanding of, and practice of, Digital Citizenship in the classroom.

Note: This is an online course. Participants are encouraged to attend the weekly BlackboardCollaborate/Elluminate sessions to help develop community and deeper understanding of the course content.

If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Chan at sdchan@cbe.ab.ca

Note: CBE employees must use their CBE email addresses or they will be charged for the course.