Summer+2012+Group+Projects

One of the requirements of the summer course was that small groups of students had to work together on a project about a particular topic related to technology in education. The group project was framed around the idea of a virtual presentation or workshop for school staff. Below you will find the links to the group projects from the Summer 2012 course.

Copyright/Copyleft/Creative Commons: This presentation provides information for teachers on Copyright, Copyleft, and Creative Commons, and encourages you to introduce staff and students to these topics as part of discussions around Digital Citizenship.


 * Digital Divide:** This professional development workshop examines the digital divide within a global context, as well as provides you with an understanding of how public and school libraries are working to bridge the digital divide.

**Mobile Learning**: The purpose of this online workshop is to provide you with background information about mobile learning, an understanding of how to implement mobile learning, and also to provide you with the tools and knowledge to empower you to do so. **__Teaching the 'net generation__**: This virtual presentation explores the definition of the "'net generation," provides background information and considerations for educators, and presents some of the implications of ubiquitous technology use for these learners.
 * QR Codes**: Click here to learn what QR codes are, the advantages and disadvantages of QR codes and how to use QR codes in the library.

Virtual Classrooms: Blended Learning is becoming more and more popular in schools and post-secondary institutions. This prezi defines blended learning, distinguishes it from other delivery methods, and provides suggestions for incorporating it into your school.

Cloud Computing: Cloud computing is something most people are already doing, whether they realize it or not. This site provides an overview of cloud computing, and introduction to various cloud computing tools, and some points to ponder as one begins to purposefully choose cloud computing tools.