Web 2.0 for
K-3 Students
VAETC09014
Tuesday, 9:00 -9:55
Charlotte Oglesby
Web 2.0
• Web 2.0 is the term given to describe a
second generation of the
World Wide Web that is
focused on the ability
for people to
collaborate and
share information
online.
Web-Enhanced Lessons
• Using web-based
tools can make it
easy to develop
collaborative,
inquiry-based
curricula that
motivates
students of all
learning styles and
multiple
intelligences.
Technology Education (2009) Grade(s):
K-2
• 7.) Use digital tools to access and retrieve
information.
Examples: online libraries, multimedia
dictionaries, search engines, directories
• Evaluating accuracy of digital content
Example: determining fact versus opinion
Technology Education (2009) Grade(s):
K-2
• 8.) Use digital environments to exchange ideas
with individuals or groups.
Examples: other states, other countries
• Producing digital works collaboratively
Examples: developing shared writing projects,
creating language experience stories
Alabama Virtual Library
• http://www.avl.lib.al.us/
• One good site on AVL for elementary is:
• http://school.eb.com/elementary
Which has:
• Learning Zone – for Pre-K – 2nd grade
• Elementary Level has several sections- Animal
of the Day, Activity of the Day – and activities
for each subject area
Thinkfinity
• Educational content to promote literacy,
education, and technology, including lesson
plans and other teacher resources,
professional development, and links for
teachers, students, and parents.
• Website
Hotlist
• A Hotlist is an annotated, linked list of useful
websites that pertain to a particular topic. A
Hotlist can be thought of as a bibliography of
websites, a list of “bookmarks”, or a “track” of
interesting resources. The primary purpose of
a Hotlist is to identify a set of meaningful
online resources to help prevent yourself and
others from wasting hours searching the Web.
Digital Storytelling
• Digital Storytelling is an instructional approach
in which stories are conveyed in a visual
medium using digital video, images, narration,
audio files and music.
Example using Photostory 3 from Microsoft by
elementary student at Uniontown Elementary:
Thurgood Marshall
Scavenger Hunt Sites
• Scavenger Hunts for each month
Some scavenger hunts can cover topics more in
depth and use more than one site.
• Used to find specific information, not used for
critical thinking skills
• Students visit specific sites to find answers to
specific questions-
Blogs
• Online collaborative journal – real world writing
• Children love having an audience. The instant
recognition and approval that comes from a
crowd just can't be beat. Employing blogs to help
develop good spelling habits, grammar skills, and
develop a love for writing at a young age is an
innovative concept that has potential benefits.
(http://www.rss-specifications.com/kids-blogging.htm )
Examples of Blogs
• Kindergarten Blog
• Blog by Guidance Counselor (or teacher)
• There are several free blog site providersBlogger is provided by Google
Wikis
• Wikis are simple web pages that groups,
friends, and families can edit together.
• Can use to keep list of information
• Can set up as teacher web page
• My favorite: Wikispaces -free site
Create-a-Graph
• This might not be web 2.0, but it is a site that
allows teachers to help students understand
graphs.
• Fast and easy- can use as a time filler
Internet Safety for Students
• COS: Identify safe use of technology systems
and applications.
• Good sites for elementary students
• FBI site
Webquest
• A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson
format in which most or all the information
that learners work with comes from the web.
• http://www.tripforteachers.org/Webquests/Q
uests/Un-ohRhymesStolen/MotherGoose.htm
Collaborative Projects
• COS: Use digital environments to exchange
ideas with individuals or groups.
• Students are to work with others on projects
• Projects by Jen
Glogster
• Make an interactive poster instead of the ones
usually required. Students will be able to be
creative and still use writing skills.
• This has a learning curve- might want to use
with grades 2-3
• http://coglesby.glogster.com/My-favoritethings/
Other web 2.0 tools and sites
• Voki- is a free service that allows you to
create personalized speaking avatars
• Voice Thread- an online digital storytelling tool
• Antimoto – movie maker
• Virtual Field Trips
• APT Plus- should have school accounts
already- videos to use in your classroom
• ALEX- lesson plans
Additional ones
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Podcasts
Trackstar
4teachers.org
Movie Maker
Audacity (sound)
• Don’t be overwhelmed- choose one or two
and start and then add others as you can.
Contact Information
Charlotte Oglesby
PO Box 900
Marion, AL 36756
334/683-4145 X 282
• pctechdir@yahoo.com
www.perrycountyal.org