Clinic Topics: Implementing Web 2.0 in the Classroom

Dates: July 7, 8, 9, Aug 3, 4, 5, Oct 23
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Harrisburg
Dates: July 7, 8, 9, Aug 3, 4, 5, Oct 23
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: IU 12 New Oxford
Dates: July 7, 8, 9, Aug 3, 4, 5, Oct 23
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: IU 13 Lancaster
Dates: July 7, 8, 9, Aug 3, 4, 5, Oct 23
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: IU 24 Downingtown

Overview

  • Practice using web 2.0 learning technologies.
  • Examine how integration of these technologies impacts learning and classroom dynamics.
  • Use web 2.0 tools to create and expand your personal learning network (community).
  • Final Project: Design and implement curriculum that incorporates web 2.0 tools.

2009 Graduate Student Project Profiles Adobe PDF

Collaborative AP Biology Lab Investigation Collaborative Essay Writing
Collaborative Presentation and Back Channel Chat
Mythological Encyclopedia on Issue
Student Collaboration on Library Research Videos
Using Moodle to Extend Classroom Learning
Wikispaces for the Classroom Teacher

Course Description

LTMS 600: This course enables exploration and practice with "Web 2.0" learning technologies and investigates how the integration of these technologies in the classroom can impact teaching and classroom dynamics. A variety of tools for managing information, creating content and collaborating for learning will be explored. Within a peer learning model, students will design, implement and evaluate a classroom activity that incorporates one or more Web 2.0 tools.

Faculty

Harrisburg

James Gates

James Gates
Corporate Faculty, Consultant, GatesIdeas.com

James began teaching computers in 1983 at the high school level after having taught music for nearly eight years. He has taught many different programming languages throughout his 33 years teaching career, his favorite being C++. He has also taught courses in Personal Computing and Hypermedia using Hypercard. In the early ‘90’s Jim began teaching a course about the Internet. At that time he founded a Macintosh User Group for teachers called CAMELOT and served as its President for six years.

In 1999 Jim moved to the middle school environment where he worked with the Social Studies and Science teachers to integrate computers into their curriculum. Jim started his "Computer Tips" in 1993 and they were shared daily with teachers and administrators in several school districts. When Jim moved to the Intermediate Unit as their Instructional Technology Trainer, he created his blog called, "Tipline - Gates Computer Tips" and was able to share ideas and new technologies with a much larger audience.

Jim has won both a National Gold and National Bronze Award for a column he wrote for Child Guide Magazine. His blog won the 2007 Edublogs Award for the Best Resources Sharing Blog. He served as President of the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C) Committee for 2007-2008. Jim was presented with the 2009 Pioneer Award from the PA Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) in recognition of his lifetime leadership role in instructional technology. Jim's blog has recently been listed on the Top Online University Review web site as one of the top 50 blogs for e-learning tools and tips.

Jim has a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg University. He is currently working with the "21st Century Teaching and Learning Program" (formerly Classrooms for the Future (CFF)) in PA that provides assistance to teachers to develop 21st Century skills and integrate technology throughout their curriculum. Jim held the position of Instructional Technology Trainer for eight years with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit. In November 2008, Jim started his own consulting company called "Gates Ideas" where his goals and objectives are to promote best practices of technology integration in the classroom.

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