Fostering+Communication

=Fostering Communication Using Web 2.0= In addition to communication via blogging, video casts, and wikis, online communication can take place via a newscast, or a video glog. Below is a brief video tutorial on how to use glogster for a classroom setting. There is a difference between the public version of glogster and the school appropriate version. For this workshop we will be using Glogster and Newsmaker.

Glogster
Video 1: [|Overview of Glogster]

Video 2: [|How to create a Glog]

Newsmaker
Video 1: [|Overview of Newsmaker] video found on Youtube. A free 30 day trial of Newsmaker is available for download from the Newsmaker site provided below.

Power Point Presentation on how Glogster and Newsmaker foster communication
Below you will find a brief Power Point summing up Glogster and Newsmaker and how they can be used in the classroom.

Links
[|Link to Glogster]

[|Link to Newsmaker]

Activities list for day 2
1. Recap Web 2.0 tools, and VLE in the classroom. 2. View tutorial for glogster. 3. Participants will create at least 2 glogs for their grade level or their subject area. 4. Create one collaborative glog with a partner. 5. View tutorial video for Newsmaker. 6. With a group take turns creating a newscast. 7. View Power Point presentation on glogster and newsmaker. 8. Wrap up discussion of how video podcasting / posting / casting enhances communication among students.