Introduction+to+Web2.0

This session will provide an overview of a range of Web 2.0 technologies which can be used for learning and teaching. It will also cover the web 2.0 technology platform avaibale ofr teacher to use as part of their teaching and learning strategy.
 * Session Plan - Introduction to Web 2.0 Technologies**

Purpose
The purpose of this session is to provide participants with an overview of useful tools, as well as examining examples of how these tools can be used in teaching and learning.

Topics

 * 1) Introduction to Web 2.0
 * 2) Blogs and Wikis@ CDU
 * 3) Web 2.0 for Teaching and Learning
 * 4) Activity: Edit a and/or post to a CDU Blog
 * 5) Activity: Sourcing Creative Commons Content for Use in Teaching and Learning

Learning Outcomes

 * During this session, participants will:**
 * Gain and understanding of Web 2.0 technologies and the read/write web
 * Develop an understanding of how Web 2.0 technologies can be utilised for teaching and learning
 * Gain an overview of the web 2.0 platforms available to staff @ CDU
 * Gain experience in using web-based applications to publish and share content
 * Gain an understanding of a range of content licensing systems including Creative Commons.
 * The Following Technologies**


 * Media sharing
 * Social Bookmarking
 * Collaboration Tools
 * Blogs
 * Wikis
 * RSS

Time Frame

 * **Time** || **Content** || **Aids/ Resources Required** ||
 * 20 mins || **1. Introduction to Web 2.0** * What is the Read/Write Web
 * Social networking, Social media & Network Learning
 * Overview of Web 2.0 Tools || * Web Access
 * Videos from Viddler ||
 * 20 mins || **2. Blogs and Wikis @ CDU**
 * What is a Blog?
 * What is a Wiki?
 * Blogs and wikis in teaching and learning
 * Setting up a Wiki
 * Setting up a Blog
 * Podcasting/Vodcasting support || * Web Access
 * Blogs Platform
 * CDU wiki
 * Wikis Plaform
 * How to Setup a Blog Guide ||
 * 25 mins || **3. Web 2.0 for Teaching and Learning**
 * Examples of Web 2.0 tools being used in higher education
 * Indentifying Resources and future pathways || * Web Access
 * Adobe Photoshop Elements
 * Powerpoint
 * [|How to make a Voicethread Guide] ||
 * 25 mins || **4. Activity:** Using Technology to create community and encourage collaborative or networked learning
 * Edit a CDU Wiki and/or post to a Blog || * Web Access
 * Videos ||
 * 30 mins || **5. Sourcing Web 2.0 Content for Use in Teaching and Learning**
 * Creative Commons and other online licensing systems
 * Sourcing images and audio from [|CC Mixter]
 * Creative Commons searches in [|Flickr]
 * Looking for videos on [|youtube]or [|blip.tv], [|Viddler] || * Various blogs and online resources
 * Searching for images in Flickr ||