Module 3

This is where the 'Magical Moment', as suggested in my title, comes into play. I did not know that Google Docs existed - until - I was helping a student answer some questions on her laptop. We were discussing what she could type - when words started to appear on her laptop. I looked at her and asked if she had typed this in before - my only thought was that the computer was 'lagging'. She casually answered that someone else in the classroom was typing. I was both amazed and a little embarrassed.
I couldn't access the Atomic Learning site but a work colleague (thanks Anthony) had provided staff with the Google Guru site http://bit.ly/YNdtai. I went straight to the beginners area and watched a lot of videos. The potential for Google Docs is huge. It makes communication and collaboration so easy. A great time saver.

Module 2

I have to say that I spent a lot of time reading other peoples blogs and then finally committed to mine (after previewing several times). The module made it easy to follow the steps to the end result.
Our school has been using blogs for the past two years. The majority of students are confident in blogging and many enjoy using this platform to get their views out there. Using blogs, the students can practise their comprehension and writing skills, while learning about copyright and more importantly, cyber safety.
I also opened a Twitter account, but as yet haven't posted a comment, or is that 'tweeted'. I now understand what and how hash tags work. I'm not convinced that using Twitter, with its 140 character limit, would work in a classroom.

Module 1

I previously hadn't heard of Web 2.0, but on using a computer daily, I now realise that I have used quite a few of the Web 2.0 tools - Skype, Facebook, Google Earth, YouTube, Ebay, Pandora, Etsy, etc.
I enjoyed customising my iGoogle page - but wonder why it is closing later this year. I am sure something bigger and better will replace it.
I am looking forward to using Flickr, Photobucket and other tools related to Photography (I'm the one that turns up to any function with a camera in tow).
By learning about and using more of the Web 2.0 tools, I will be able to keep up with and enhance the students I work with.

Hi and Welcome to my very first blog. I am an Integration Aide and help in the 5/6 areas. I am really looking forward to learning all about Web 2.0. This year our students have started a 1:1 laptop program, so I need to be 'techno savvy' to answer all their questions. From observations in Term One, the students know alot about computers, therefore I need to know more...