Course Description: Through exploration and investigation, course participants will become more in tune with the innovations in the K-12 education field and develop their skills to be leaders in their own organizations. Educators will examine the latest educational technologies and look into ways to effectively incorporate new technology into their curriculum.

Learning Objectives: This course focuses on the ISTE Teacher Standards (NETS-T), 4) Promotes and Model Digital Age Citizenship and Responsibility and 5) Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership and ISTE Student Standards, 2) Communication and Collaboration and 6) Technology Operations and Concepts. Our schedule is as follows:

Week 1:  What are Web 2.0 Tools? (NETS 6)

Week 2:  The Blogosphere (NETS 2, 6)

Week 3:  Social Bookmarking and RSS Feeds (NETS 2, 6)

Week 4:   Wikiis (NETS 2,6)

Participants will be active learners completing specific projects and course-long assignments that will assist them in developing skills.

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Target Audience: This course is geared towards K-12, technical and community college instructors, administrators, library media specialists, and technology leaders.

Course Prerequisite

Course Instructor:  Ron Smith

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