Web 2.0 A1 Poster for IIDeL2014
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This document discusses how Web 2.0 technologies can be used to innovate teaching and learning in higher education. It outlines how tools like WordPress, Google Apps, and Facebook pages can be implemented in courses to promote blended learning environments. When used creatively, Web 2.0 tools can foster teaching, learning, collaboration, and relationship building between educators and learners. Specific examples provided include using WordPress for sharing course information, Google Forms for quizzes and attendance tracking, and Facebook pages for announcements.
Web 2.0 A1 Poster for IIDeL2014
- 1. WEB 2.0: INNOVATING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION LIM SHEN HUOY Abstract Objectives Web2.0technologyisnotonlyprominentinoursociallives,butitplaysimportantroleineveryeducator’sandlearner’steachingandlearningprocesses,especiallyinhighereducation.Web2.0toolssuchasWordpress,GoogleApps,andFacebookPagearenewinnovativetoolsthathavebeenimplementedinconductingcourses,ontopofthecommonlyusede-learningsystemsuchasBlackboard.TheuseofWeb2.0inhighereducationhaseffectivelypromotedblendedlearningenvironment.Whenusedcreatively,Web2.0toolscanfostertheteaching,learning, collaborating,andrelationshipsbuildingprocessesbetweeneducatorsandlearners. •Innovate teaching and learning processin higher education with Web 2.0 tools implementation •Improve collaboration and relationshipsbetween educators and learners with the ubiquity of Web 2.0 platforms •Efficiently and effectively conduct formative assessmentsby continuously assessing learners’ progress and to receive valuable feedback from learners to educators •Promote blendedlearning environment by incorporating Web 2.0 technology as integral part of the teaching and learning process •User-friendlyonlineplatformtoshareinformationfromeducatortolearners •Learnerstoshowcasetheirwrittenworkaspartofcourseassignment •WordpressAppointmentsystempluginallowsstudentstoconvenientlyaccesseducator’savailablityandtomakeappointmentforconsultationwithoutanyhassle. •GoogleAppssuchasGoogleFormisagreattoolforanswerscollectiontoaquickonlinequizinclass. •GoogleFormhasalsobeenusedinnovativelyasOnlineAttendanceSystemforlectureclasses •GoogleDriveplatformenablesconvenientsetupforsharingfilesandcollaboratingonanydocumentonline. •FacebookPageincreasestheeducator’sonlinepresenseandallowslearnerstoinstantlyconsulteducatorintheirmostfamiliarwaysasmostlearnersarebigpartoftheFacebookcommunitytoday. •MakingannouncementonFacebookhasproventobemoreeffectiveasitreachesmoreaudienceefficiently. Best Education Blog 2013/2014 Awarded by TAR UC and GDS Medianet Connection Visit my EduBlog http://lsh.universityblogs.org References: WordPress http://wordpress.com, Google Apps http://drive.google.com, Facebook Page http://facebook.com