Training in Alcala

1. WHAT IS A WEB.2.0?
It is a 2 way communication through social media. People can gather information through Blogs, twitter, online servises.anyone can be a publisher. All open source material is free.

2. WHAT IS BLOG?
A blog is an online, chronological collection of personal commentary and links.A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, webpages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs.




A. USING BLOGS IN THE CLASSROOM

• Before the internet people kept diaries
• They were kept as a personal reflection of life
• It is a kind of website
• Maintained by an individual or a group
• Shows entries of commentary, descriptions of events

B. ADVANTAGES OF A BLOG

• Promote critical and analytical thinking
• Communication and collaboration all over the world
• Authentic experience
• It can be created at any time any place
• It can  improve our Students motivation and give feedback outside the classroom

3. WHAT IS EDMODO?
Edmodo is a learning management system for students teachers and parents.It is a platform like facebook.The entire school can participate . Free secure and social learning platform.
You can collaborate with your students and other educators.

 How can teachers use it?
Teachers can turn in assignments for students, create polls and quizes,grade online with rubics,prepere online learning access to parents. Teachers can assign and explain online. Attach and link any type of files.

How  can students use it?

It is easy to use. They can use it at school and at home also.  The teacher can help them at night , they dont have to take it anywhere. NO MORE EXCUSES.