Recent Changes

{Wikis, Digital Literacies, and Professional Growth.pdf}
{Web 2.0 and You.pdf}
Resources
I found this section in one of my resources that might be beneficial for you.
Our research suggests that the lack of education related to literacy is problematic, and the situation is exacerbated in the field of education. A common scenario today is a classroom filled with digitally literate students being led by linear-thinking, technologically stymied instructors. Although funds may be plentiful to purchase new equipment, wire classrooms, and order current software, few educational organizations have developed comprehensive technology plans that specify technical learning objectives or ensure successful integration of technology to enhance students' digital and visual literacy. We have found a common void in professional development for faculty--training needed to gain the requisite computer skills to integrate technology into the curriculum effectively. Too often success occurs in pockets within the institution, where individually motivated faculty embrace advances in technology, mastering--on their own time--the skills needed to merge the digital world with academia.
Taking precedence over systematic planning is the trial-and-error approach to using technology in the classroom, specifically for nontechnical courses such as English or fine arts. Educational institutions have given priority to computer-based courses. An institutional modus operandi seems to justify technology funding for some disciplines over others. To approach the use of technology differently, to enhance teaching and learning across all departments, requires change. This change will be slow in coming, however, without vision combined with practical, recognizable goals and incentives that encourage people to embrace new digital and visual literacy skills individually and collectively.
Flannigan, 2008).
Full APA citation I have already included in our resources
Literacy in 21st Century

{Wikis, Digital Literacies, and Professional Growth.pdf}
{Web 2.0 and You.pdf}
Web 2.0 Tools...Teachers in 21st CenturyResources
I found this section in one of my resources that might be beneficial for you.
Our research suggests that the lack of education related to literacy is problematic, and the situation is exacerbated in the field of education. A common scenario today is a classroom filled with digitally literate students being led by linear-thinking, technologically stymied instructors. Although funds may be plentiful to purchase new equipment, wire classrooms, and order current software, few educational organizations have developed comprehensive technology plans that specify technical learning objectives or ensure successful integration of technology to enhance students' digital and visual literacy. We have found a common void in professional development for faculty--training needed to gain the requisite computer skills to integrate technology into the curriculum effectively. Too often success occurs in pockets within the institution, where individually motivated faculty embrace advances in technology, mastering--on their own time--the skills needed to merge the digital world with academia.

Resources
This is a page that we will use to suggest resources to one another. As we go through the researching phase, we may come across resources that are better suited for our partner and this is a place to list those. We will also share resources that could benefit either partner (have to be careful with this so that we do not repeat information within our paper).
{Wikis, Digital Literacies, and Professional Growth.pdf}
{Web 2.0 and You.pdf}
Web 2.0 Tools...Teachers in 21st Century
I found this section in one of my resources that might be beneficial for you.
Our research suggests that the lack of education related to literacy is problematic, and the situation is exacerbated in the field of education. A common scenario today is a classroom filled with digitally literate students being led by linear-thinking, technologically stymied instructors. Although funds may be plentiful to purchase new equipment, wire classrooms, and order current software, few educational organizations have developed comprehensive technology plans that specify technical learning objectives or ensure successful integration of technology to enhance students' digital and visual literacy. We have found a common void in professional development for faculty--training needed to gain the requisite computer skills to integrate technology into the curriculum effectively. Too often success occurs in pockets within the institution, where individually motivated faculty embrace advances in technology, mastering--on their own time--the skills needed to merge the digital world with academia.

{Wikis, Digital Literacies, and Professional Growth.pdf}
{Web 2.0 and You.pdf}
I found this section in one of my resources that might be beneficial for you.
Our research suggests that the lack of education related to literacy is problematic, and the situation is exacerbated in the field of education. A common scenario today is a classroom filled with digitally literate students being led by linear-thinking, technologically stymied instructors. Although funds may be plentiful to purchase new equipment, wire classrooms, and order current software, few educational organizations have developed comprehensive technology plans that specify technical learning objectives or ensure successful integration of technology to enhance students' digital and visual literacy. We have found a common void in professional development for faculty--training needed to gain the requisite computer skills to integrate technology into the curriculum effectively. Too often success occurs in pockets within the institution, where individually motivated faculty embrace advances in technology, mastering--on their own time--the skills needed to merge the digital world with academia.
Taking precedence over systematic planning is the trial-and-error approach to using technology in the classroom, specifically for nontechnical courses such as English or fine arts. Educational institutions have given priority to computer-based courses. An institutional modus operandi seems to justify technology funding for some disciplines over others. To approach the use of technology differently, to enhance teaching and learning across all departments, requires change. This change will be slow in coming, however, without vision combined with practical, recognizable goals and incentives that encourage people to embrace new digital and visual literacy skills individually and collectively.
In text citation: (Kavalier & Flannigan, 2008).
Full APA citation I have already included in our resources
Literacy in 21st Century
EBSCOhot: connecting the digital dots: literacy of the 21st century

Jayme Baker and Kimberly Bailey
ED 530
CollaborateCollaborative Wiki

I have found two resources that discuss what it means to be literate in the 21st century. Maybe that information can sort of be like the introduction and conclusion portion of the paper? I found some stuff on podcasting, so I'll do a portion of the paper on that.
Hi Jayme, I found an article on AUP regarding Web 2.0...that you could use, if you would like? I found another article that contained information regarding mobile devices, such as the iPhone or the iTouch, maybe I can focus on those as my tools? I could definitely focus on professional development. I believe I have an article regarding that as well.
That works for me.. whatever you feel best and like you'll have the most references for.
How did you add the resources on the resources page? How did you get those in the little blue boxes?
When you are able to edit the page at the top toolbar it has a button for link and file. If you want to upload a file, click on file and then browse for it on your computer (much easier to do if it is saved on your desktop). If you don't have the resource as a document file, just use the link button and include the URL.

Time Line
By August 7th- Create and collaborate on Wiki
By August 11th- Put final touches on paper and submit to Dr. Clark
In the meantime, partners can email back and forth through either Wilkes email address or personal yahoo accounts.
This timeline sounds fine to me....Kim

Alright... here is where we can talk about ideas for our project. So we know the topic is about student literacy in the 21st century and what that means in terms of education. We are going to each focus on two (?) different forms of Web 2.0 and take a different grade level approach. You will focus on elementary resources and I will be looking for information geared towards the high school level.
I have found two resources that discuss what it means to be literate in the 21st century. Maybe that information can sort of be like the introduction and conclusion portion of the paper? I found some stuff on podcasting, so I'll do a portion of the paper on that.
regarding Web 2.0...maybe that2.0...that you could be focused on within professional development? For example, what teachers need to know and teach their students?use, if you would like? I found my tools? I could definitely focus on professional development. I believe I have an article regarding that as well.
How did you add the resources on the resources page? How did you get those in the little blue boxes?

Brainstorming
Alright... here is where we can talk about ideas for our project. So we know the topic is about student literacy in the 21st century and what that means in terms of education. We are going to each focus on two (?) different forms of Web 2.0 and take a different grade level approach. You will focus on elementary resources and I will be looking for information geared towards the high school level.
I have found two resources that discuss what it means to be literate in the 21st century. Maybe that information can sort of be like the introduction and conclusion portion of the paper? I found some stuff on podcasting, so I'll do a portion of the paper on that.
Hi Jayme, I found an article on AUP regarding Web 2.0...maybe that could be focused on within professional development? For example, what teachers need to know and teach their students? I found another article that contained information regarding mobile devices, such as the iPhone or the iTouch, maybe I can focus on those as my tools?