About this course: In this course you will learn about a wide variety of Web 2.0 tools to use in your teaching and learning. Web 2.0 tools provide innovative ways to communicate, present content, and collaborate with others in creative ways. Web 2.0 tools are easy to learn, use, and implement, and many are free. This course will not only introduce you to popular Web 2.0 tools like Edmodo, Twitter, Voicethread, and Skype in K-16 instruction, but you will also learn how to effectively integrate these technologies into your classroom practices and create engaging student activities.
Created by: University of Houston System
Taught by: Bernard R Robin, Associate Professor
Curriculum and Instruction
Taught by: Sara G. McNeil, Associate Professor
Curriculum and Instruction
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 3-4 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Getting Started
Welcome to Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools! Before you begin the course, please take a few minutes to check the Getting Started section below to help you become familiar with the course.
4 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Welcome to Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools
- Video: What is Web 2.0?
- Video: An Analogy for Web 2.0 Tools
- Video: Toolbox Story
- Reading: Syllabus and Grading Policy
Week 1: Communication
7 videos, 6 readings
- Reading: Week 1 Overview
- Video: Communication Tools
- Reading: More on Communication Tools
- Reading: Communication Scenarios
- Video: Grandparents Day in an Elementary Classroom
- Video: Drug Awareness Week
- Video: Affective Learning and Reflective Practice
- Reading: Week 1 Reading Materials
- Reading: Explore More Tools
- Video: Tool Review: Remind101
- Video: Tool Review: Google Hangouts
- Video: Tool Review: Penzu
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 1 Discussion
Graded: Week 1 Self-Report
Graded: Week 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Week 2: Collaboration
7 videos, 7 readings
- Reading: Week 2 Overview
- Video: Collaboration Tools
- Reading: More on Collaboration Tools
- Reading: Collaboration Scenarios
- Video: The Family Tree Project
- Video: Collaboration in Music Composition
- Video: Quality Collaboration and Accurate Assessment
- Reading: Week 2 Reading Materials
- Reading: Explore More Tools
- Video: Stormboard
- Video: Creately
- Video: MeetingWords
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 2 Discussion
- Reading: Final Project: Food for Thought
Graded: Week 2 Self-Report
Graded: Week 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
Week 3: Creativity
7 videos, 7 readings
- Reading: Week 3 Overview
- Video: Creativity Tools
- Reading: More On Creativity Tools
- Reading: Creativity Scenarios
- Video: Surviving the Notes
- Video: Learning U.S. Constitution
- Video: Reviewing Algebra
- Reading: Week 3 Reading Materials
- Reading: Explore More Tools
- Video: Evernote
- Video: Thinglink
- Video: WeVideo
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 3 Discussion
- Reading: Final Project: Food for Thought
Graded: Week 3 Self-Report
Graded: Week 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
Week 4: Mini Action Research Project
2 videos, 4 readings
- Reading: Week 4 Overview
- Reading: Introduction
- Video: 21st Century Skills
- Video: Action Research
- Reading: 21st Century Skills Maps
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 4 Discussion
Graded: Week 4 Self-Report
Graded: Week 4 Quiz
Graded: Mini Action Research
WEEK 5
Week 5: Life Long Learning
2 videos, 5 readings
- Reading: Week 5 Overview
- Video: How I Learn Web 2.0 Tools
- Reading: Video on Personal Learning Plan
- Reading: Explore this Personal Learning Space
- Reading: Week 5 Reading Materials
- Reading: Activities
- Discussion Prompt: Week 5 Discussion
- Video: Goodbye Video
Graded: Week 5 Self-Report
Graded: Week 5 Quiz
FAQs
How It Works
Coursework
Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.
Help from Your Peers
Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.
Certificates
Earn official recognition for your work, and share your success with friends, colleagues, and employers.
Creators
University of Houston System
The University of Houston System’s four universities and six regional campuses comprise the only comprehensive higher education system serving the world’s energy capital and the Gulf Coast region. Among institutions nationwide, the UH System remains a model of diversity and a reflection of the city it serves.
Pricing
| Purchase Course | Audit | |
|---|---|---|
| Access to course materials | Available | Available |
| Access to graded materials | Available | Not available |
| Receive a final grade | Available | Not available |
| Earn a shareable Course Certificate | Available | Not available |
Ratings and Reviews
The course is very interesting and well-structured!
It's very useful.
Fabulous course! I learned so much from this MOOC and would highly recommend it to anyone in education.
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RA
Excellent course. I learnt about how WEB 2.0 tools can be employed and manipulated to better engage learners and enhance lessons. I also tried out the tools and read how other educators used tools in their classroom. Kudos to the team!