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**School 2.0 Overview**
[|School 2.0 -- Tim Magner] (4:29) What is School 2.0 and how does Web 2.0 fit in? Develop an understanding for these concepts.

Sample Web 2.0 Tools (There are many others you may want to investigate)
// Explanation // [|Wikis in Plain English] [|PB Wiki-What is a Wiki] [|PB Wiki-How to Use as a Collaborative Tool]
 * Wikis **

//Google Docs Explanation// Google Docs in Plain English //Explanation// [|What is a Voicethread Anyway?] [|Introduction to Using Voicethread]
 * Online Collaborative Editing Resources **
 * Voicethread**

// Explanation and Application // [|Blogs in Plain English] [|Blogging: It's Elementary My Dear Watson] [|Class Blogmeister Introduction] [|Podcasting in Plain English] [|Class Blogmeister Initial Setup] (Optional Link)
 * Blogging, Webcasting, and Podcasting **

//Explanation// [|Social Networks in Plain English] [|Short Slide Show Presentation Explaining NINGs]
 * NINGS**

[|A Brief Introduction to Second Life] 4:27 Second Life registration site
 * Second Life**

**//Required Links for Connecting and Collaborating//**
Professional Learning Networks (3:41) Will Richardson explain the importance of building PLNs and the importance of immersing our students into this world. [|Web 2.0 and How it Can Work for You] (5:03) ConnectivismNetworked Student...The Movie - (5:09) Common Craft style short video demonstrating a student learning in a networked environment
 * View the following Video**

[|Using Social Networks Professionally—Facebook Isn’t Just For Students] PLN Yourself -- This site is to help you gain the skills to begin building your own PLN (Personal Learning Network) [|Twitter is Sold Wrong] A blog about how Twitter can help build a collaborative PLN
 * Read the Following Articles**

List of Social Networks in Education -List of NINGs around specific education topics/subject areas Directory of Social Networks for Learning Professionals
 * Locate Social Networks (Listings)**


 * // Investigate Some of the Following Websites //**

= Connecting Yourself =

Professionals Connecting to Learn, Share Resources, and Collaborate
[|Kathy Schrock’s Education Blogs Page] Social Listing of Ed Bloggers from the Shift Happens Wiki [|Top 100 Education Bloggers] based on [|Technorati] Authority Index Bloggers to Learning From, another socially maintained list [|Links to School Bloggers] from the Support Blogging wiki [|Find Others to Follow-Twitter 4 Teachers]List of other educators who Twitter to share educational resources [|David Warlick's 2 Cents Worth] some deep reflection about education and educational practice For the Love of Learning -- Joe Bower -- challenging reflections about education and educational practice
 * Blogs to Follow**

Examples of Professional Learning Networks
** Examples of PLNs Connecting and Collaborating Based on Products **
 * ** SMART Boards and SMART Notebook ** ||
 * || SMART Exchange || //SMART’s recently launched online community for educators who want to share information, connect with colleagues and collaborate on various topics. The SMART Exchange now allows members to upload lesson activities and learning resources. The new feature was added in response to teacher requests. To keep content organized and easy to find, community members can tag their lesson activities by subject, grade level and keyword. They can also add comments and ratings.// ||
 * || SMART Board Revolution NING || // NING organized for SMART Board users. "All SMART Board educators, unite! Let's share ideas, tips, and lesson files and collaborate to maximize our students' learning." // ||
 * || Tequipment's Educational Resource Center || // Educational resource center for downloadable SMART Notebook files, templates, gallery resources, and lessons. This site also includes blog and forum for posting questions and comments. (Must register) // ||
 * || SMART Board Lessons Podcast || //Podcast episodes containing SMART Notebook lessons, activities, tips and tricks along wtih downloadable files.// ||
 * || Get SMART with SMART Boards Podcast || // SMART Board experts Harvey Almarode and Jim Hollis share resources to help teachers use the SMART Board more effectively in the classroom. // ||
 * || Teaching with SMART Boards Podcast || //Video podcast explores SMART Board teaching techniques to 6-12 math teachers// ||
 * || Twitter People to Follow-Interactive Whiteboards || //Twitter users affiliated with an interactive whiteboard company or share a lot of resources on Twitter about interactive white boards!// ||


 * ** Purchased Software or Products ** ||
 * || Inspired Learning Community || //Community to find and share ideas about visual learning, **Inspiration®, InspireData® and Kidspiration®**. Includes downloadable files and ability to upload files.// ||
 * || Study Island Community || Forum for members using Study Island ||


 * ** Instructional Strategies or Reform Movements ** ||
 * || All Things PLC || //Connect with other PLC practitioners by sharing insights, offering tips and asking questions because o//pen dialogue is the key to any **professional learning community**. ||
 * **Response to Intervention** ||
 * || [|RTI Action Network] || // Online community of educators and families built to share information and gain insights on the effective implementation of RTI. Includes RTI blog, discussion boards, voices from the field // ||
 * || Linked In Group-Response to Intervention || // This network is meant to be a meeting place for teachers (k-HED, SPED to Gifted), parents, Education Professionals, etc. to share resources for Response to Intervention and Universal Design for Learning. // ||
 * || RTI and Universal Design for Learning NING || //NING for sharing RTI and UDL resources// ||
 * || [|NING in Education-Response to Intervention Group] || // Subgroup within NING in Education deciated to discussing RTI // ||

[|Twitter] [|Twitter in Plain English] [|Find Others to Follow-Twitter 4 Teachers] [|Mr. Tweet] [|25 Ways to Teach With Twitter]
 * Twitter**

[|Linked In] [|Adding Slideshare Presentation to Linked In] [|Tapped In]

[|Awesome Online Lectures for Social Media Masters] [|Dweeber Provides Social Network for Homework Collaboration] [|50 Tools and Tricks to Revolutionize Your Notetaking]
 * Social Media**

= Connecting Students =

** Classrooms Connecting for Collaborative Projects/Sharing **
[|ePALS]-Student Collaborative Projects [|Global School House] - Internet Projects Registry [|iEARN] -Interactive Curriculum-Based Projects [|Journey North] -Home of Several High Quality Collaborative Projects [|Homeingle Matches Volunteers and Volunteer Opportunities] Finding Voicethread Classroom Partners [|Connected Classroom Project Registry]