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.