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= Multimedia Workshop = = Create and Collaborate Anywhere =

Outcomes:
====Upon completion of this workshop participants will have created a wiki and blog that can be used as a classroom collaborative resource. Participants will be exposed to the educational importance of blogs and create a blog that can be implemented into the existing curriculum. Participants will utilize wiki spaces, blog spot through Google, and Skype.====

Learner Knowledge Gap:
====Participants signing up for this workshop will most likey have limited knowledge of wikis, blogs, or Skype. All participants will be familiar with the OS Windows and accessing the internet, school email and Real Time to take daily attendance and enter grades. By actively participating in this workshop I want the members to learn the importance of creating an online collaborative community. I want the participants to learn how to create a wiki, blog, set up a Skype account and be exposed to the educational benefits of incorporating each into their existing curriculum. The gap exists in using the knowledge the particpants have of the internet and class curriculum and integrating online collaboration resources to enance the learning of students and further create 21st century learners.====

Multimedia Workshop: Create and Collaborate Anywhere Presented by: Jane DeWitt Lacey Township Middle School August 2010 Agenda for workshop is as follows:

8:00-8:15 a.m.: Welcome gathering in media center. Sign in and receive agenda for workshop. Enjoy coffee and bagels with colleagues.

8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Participants will display their Wordle document and collaborate with peers to compare similarities in describing words and differences.

8:30-9:00 a.m.: Ice breaker activity

9:00-11:00 a.m.: Learn how to create a wiki space to be utilized in the classroom or designed to enhance your subject area.

9:00-9:30 a.m.: PowerPoint presentation detailing the specifics of wikis and how wiki pages can enhance learning and collaboration within the classroom and beyond.

9:30-9:45 a.m.: Participants will be given time for collaboration with group members after viewing PowerPoint.

9:45-10:00 a.m.: Participants will be given the opportunity to view sample wiki pages prior to creating a wiki page.

10:00-11:00 a.m.: The participants will create a wiki page(s) to be utilized within their current teaching assignment.

11:00-11:15a.m.: Participants will take a break

11:15 - 1:00 p.m.: participants will learn how to create a blog and how to collaborate from anywhere by utilizing Skype.

11:15 -11:30 a.m.: Participants will view a PowerPoint presentation outlining the educational benefits of incorporating blogs and Skype into the curriculum

11:30-11:45 a.m.: Participants will be given time to respond/question and collaborate with group members about topics on Power Point presentation

11:45-12:45 p.m.: Participants will be given time to view current educational blogs posted in the specific content area and to create a blog account using Blog spot. (Participants will need to access or create a Google mail account)

12:45 -1:15 p.m.: Participants will access the internet and create a Skype account

1:15 -1:30 p.m.: Wrap up session and evaluation form

Questions will be permitted throughout workshop.