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Instructional Technology
Conference 2009
Title: Using Web
2.0 Tools to Create a Global Classroom
Experience
Name: Kristy Conger,
Clif Mims, Ph.D.
Audience: Faculty,
instructional technology
specialists
Audience Level:
All
Length: 1
Hour
Abstract: The term “Web 2.0”
is certainly a popular buzzword. Other than hype, what do Web
2.0 tools really have to offer? Is it possible for instructors
to effectively use these tools to engage learners? The
presenters will share specific tools and strategies they’ve
found successful to help you begin implementing Web 2.0
technologies in your
courses.
Description: This session
will specifically focus on expanding the walls of your
classroom to allow students the opportunity to collaborate with
and learn from experts and fellow learners around the world.
Free collaborative tools such as Skype, Twitter, ooVoo,
Ustream, and wikis help make this possible. Benefits of using
these tools include:
•Encouraging student participation
•Engaging students
•Tools are always available in any location
with internet access
Participants will get a brief demonstration on
how these tools work and learn how their effective integration
into a Graduate course sparked the emergence of an active and
ongoing online professional learning community comprised of
individuals around the world.
Session
Type: Lecture/Presentation
On-Site
Equipment Requirements: Computer, projector, projector
screen.
Contact
Information/Affiliation:
Kristy
Conger
Academic Technology
Consultant
University of Memphis
Email:
kconger@memphis.edu
Phone: 901‐678‐5957
Clif
Mims, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor – Instructional Design and
Technology
University of Memphis
Email:
clifmims@memphis.edu
Phone: 901‐678‐5672
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