Engage students and improve productivity by integrating Web 2.0 tools into your reading curriculum. Learn how to use Shelfari.com, a free social networking site for readers, and other free social networking and blogging tools to promote meaningful communication about literature between students and teachers.

Presenter(s): Carolyn Skibba, Burley School Technology Coordinator
Date(s): July 21, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact E-Mail: caskibba@cps.edu
Level: You will need a web-accessible e-mail account in order to create accounts on the free sites we will use, but you may set up a Yahoo account during the session if you wish. Beginners are welcome!
Platform Information: We will use a Macintosh lab, but content is cross-platform
Bring Your Own Laptop Available: Yes
Location:
Burley School
1630 W. Barry Avenue
Chicago, IL
Additional Information: One block south of the intersection of Belmont, Ashland, and Lincoln. Room 101.