Edina Digital Age Learning

Handheld Learning Conference October 24, 2007

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At the MEMO conference last week, Dr. Burke heard Wendy Wolfe discuss some new Web 2.0 tools. She has examples at: 105.wikispaces.com/memo. Below is an example of a graphic organizer I created today with Gliffy.com, a "new to me" Web 2.0 Tool. What sets Gliffy apart from a program like Inspiration is: It's Free It is easy to share maps It's really a Wiki! So you can collaborate with others and see the history of changes.

Dr. Scott McLeod makes a point during his presentation to Edina Staff in August. Many Edina staff have integrated Web 2.0 tools in their teaching this fall. Here Dr. McLeod leads the 21st Century Skills CoP in the "Shock and Awe" activity.