Designing Learning

Teachers through the ages have designed learning to meet the needs of their students. In the 1800’s teachers would walk through fields and hold Socratic seminars to entice their students to learn. Today, we have digital fields. This workshop is designed to help you navigate these fields by introducing you to methods and tools that including interactive technology in your classroom. 

Designing interactive learning requires a bit of preparation on behalf of the teacher, but the payoff is great when students are fully engaged and enthusiastic about a lesson they may otherwise ignore. 

Designing learning for collaboration requires online tools to facilitate the collaboration.  These tools may be in the form of courseware, Web 2.0 tools, and Social Network tools. This website will offer tips for developing courses, utilizing Web 2.0 tools and establishing collaborative environments within your classroom.

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Everything You Need to Know About Web 2.0

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Web 2.0 is a category of new Internet tools and technologies created around the idea that the people who consume media, access the Internet, and use the Web shouldn't passively absorb what's available; rather, they should be active contributors, helping customize media and technology for their own purposes, as well as those of their communities.

But Web 2.0 isn't just the latest set of toys for geeks, it's the beginning of a new era in technology — one that promises to help nonprofits operate more efficiently, generate more funding, and affect more lives.

These new tools include, but are by no means limited to, blogs, social networking applications, RSS, social networking tools, and wikis. On this page, you'll find articles on a variety of Web 2.0 tools and technologies. We'll continue to update this page, so be sure to check back to learn about the latest technologies for your organization.

What is Web 2.0 Anyway?
This piece will help you familiarize yourself with the general concept of Web 2.0 and the many technologies that fall into this category.

Publish and Disseminate Information

Seven Blogging Tools Reviewed
There are a number of good blogging tools, but choosing among them can be confusing. In this report, we’ll take a detailed look at the top blogging tools and outline key considerations for selecting a platform.

A Technical Guide to Anonymous Blogging
If you have reason to be worried that what you're posting could endanger your safety, the security measures outlined in this article will help you keep your identity a secret.

Easy Ways to Publish Your Own RSS Feeds
RSS feeds are a simple, inexpensive way to deliver news and announcements to your constituents and supporters, helping them stay active and involved in your cause. We'll show you tools you can use to get started.

Thirteen Tips for Effective Tagging
A tag is a collaborative labeling system that allows you to categorize online content like Web pages, photos, and links. Learn why tagging is a valuable tool for your nonprofit — and how to choose tags effectively.

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National Educational            Technology Standards

ISTE published the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS•S) in 1998 after almost three years of development engaging a broad range of stakeholders. They documented a U.S. consensus defining what students needed to know about and be able to do with technology.

The standards, used in every U.S. state and many countries, are credited by most with significantly influencing expectations for students and creating a target of excellence relating to technology.

In 2006, ISTE began work on the next generation of NETS for Students, which focuses more on skills and expertise and less on tools. Specifically, they address

NETS for Students was unveiled at NECC 2007. NETS for Teachers (NETS•T) was introduced in 2008, and NETS for Administrators (NETS•A) in 2009.