More and more, instructors feel pressured to integrate technology into their traditional or online instruction, but theyre not quite sure what to do or why they should. This book will walk instructors through common technologies, categorizing them by groups, and explaining the purposes they serve pedagogically as well as how they can be most effectively used in online or face-to-face classrooms. In addition to examples, each chapter will feature a decision making matrix to help instructors decide on whether or not a tool is really needed based on curriculum objectives or a specific organizational or curricular problem. The following questions will be answered in each chapter focusing on a type of tool: What is the tool? What problem does it solve? Can I see an example? Is this something faculty or students do (or both)? Is this tool for the novice, intermediate, or expert? Is there special equipment or software needed? What are some cautions about this tool? How accessible is this tool to all users? What additional vocabulary do I need to know? Where can I learn more? TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I: Introduction: Chapter 1: What is Web2.0?; Chapter 2: How To Choose Tools And A Matrix For Doing So PART II: Tools to help you help you stay organized: Chapter 3: Calendar; Chapter 4: Scheduling; Chapter 5: Mind-mapping or Graphic Organizers; Chapter 6: Social Bookmarking; Chapter 7: Virtual Storage (File Management) PART III: Tools to communicate and collaborate: Chapter 8: Discussion; Chapter 9: Vice Over IP; Chapter 10: IM and Chat; Chapter 11: Blogs; Chapter 12: Wikis; Chapter 13: Microblogging; Chapter 14: Web Conferencing PART IV: Tools to present content: Chapter 15: Audio; Chapter 16: Video; Chapter 17: Screencasting; Chapter 18: Narrated slides or images; Chapter 19: Images Part V: Tools to help you assess learning: Chapter 20: Quizzing/testing/surveying programs; Chapter 21: Rubric and matrixes; Chapter 22: E-portfolios Part VI: Tools to help you transform your identity: Chapter 23: Avatars; Chapter 25: Virtual Worlds; Chapter 26: Social networking and your students' identities
