technology and learning connections, a part of Florida's multi-tiered system of supports.

Web 2.0


Twitter


Topics discussed at the institute:
What is Twitter and why should I tweet?
What are some of the features and conventions?
What apps can be used on what devices? Can they be in sync?
What is the content of tweets?
What is the relationship between a blog and Twitter?
"Are you following me?" Who should I follow and how do I know who follows me?
Ok - How do I get started? I'm ready to be a Twit!

Rather than create a new list of resources - I'll share some of the ones I love dearly! =)
Shareski's Resources on Twitter
Study Shows - Twitter Increases Student Engagement

Some apps to use to get started:
Sign up at http://www.twitter.com
Online follow various topics at TweetGrid
Apps we've used on the iPad and iPhone include:

Social Bookmarks


Three reasons to use social bookmarking:
1. NEVER lose your bookmarks again
2. Access your bookmarks from any web-enabled device
3. Share with your peers, parents, students, and other stakeholders (*while keeping some bookmarks private!)

Learn more in the Web 2.0 in the Classroom Moodle

Other Web 2.0 resources can be found on the RMTC Web 2.0 Wiki Page

Document Camera - Point2View from IPEVO.com

Teen Learning 2.0 from California Library Association includes Digital Citizenship - privacy and reputation protection for teens in tutorial format. (Shari Hill, FDLRS/East)