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Web 2.0 Summer Sessions
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The amount of information available on the Web is staggering. Even finding articles, blog entries, announcements and the like is difficult and, mostly, overwhelming. In just 10 minutes, you can start to take control. You can manage the information in such a way that it will actually become useful to you. We'll discuss three must-use tools that will allow you to overcome the madness and actually use today's web. These tools are Feeds (we'll learn about Google Reader), Personal Start Pages (iGoogle) and shared bookmarks (del.icio.us). We're not kidding here, these three tools will change the way you use the web. If you learn nothing else this summer, you need to learn these tools. It's that simple.
 * Tuesday, July 8 -** Taking control - Three tools that you need to use (Google Reader, iGoogle, del.icio.us)

The most awe-inspiring, exciting, and scary aspect of the Web 2.0 is just how easy it is to share information. To collaborate. With people from across the room and across the world. Imagine inviting a colleague or expert into your classroom -- without cost and with existing equipment -- having a video conversation with a classroom in Europe. Right here. Right now. Looking for input on a classroom situation, or for perhaps a better way to accomplish a task? With a personal learning network in place, you can ask your question and perhaps have answers in minutes. Let's start building our Personal Learning Networks!
 * Wednesday, July 9** - Personal Learning Networks (Ning, ISEnet, Pownce, Twitter, Skype)

Unlock the power of audio & video in your classes. From a simple recording of your class sessions to an extended student project, podcasting can open up a whole world of possibilities for anywhere/anytime learning. Think you can’t do it? Think it’s too technical? Think again. This hands-on learning session will have you recording your first podcast inside of 10 minutes! We’ll even show you how to use Moodle (or other tools) to host your podcasts.
 * Thursday, July 10** - Multimedia for the Masses (YouTube, uStream, Podcasts)

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