Monday, August 16, 2010

Wikis for Classroom Websites


Professional Development Provider   SOITA Learning Technologies
Contact Information   Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH  45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029
Program Type   Individual Program
Program Rating      based on 13 evaluation(s).
Target Audience   Education: Technology Director, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian
Maximum Number of Participants   Any number
Minimum Number of Participants   1
Primary Disciplines   Best Practice, Collaboration, Curriculum, Instructional Programs, Technology/Information Science, Video Conferencing Awareness
Program Description   Do you want to have a classroom website, but don’t have the time to major in computer programming? Then wikis are for you! Wikis are a great way to share resources with students or even let them collaborate online. The best part is that they are completely free! Join us to learn how to use this web 2.0 tool in your classroom.
Program Format   Program Outline:
• Overview of Wiki Providers
• Overview of a Wiki
• Creating a Wiki
• Creating Wiki Pages
• Linking to Information
• Embedding Widgets
Objectives   Participants will be able to:
• Create a Wiki
• Create Wiki Pages
• Link to Information
• Embed Widgets
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns   Context Standards
Staff development that improves the learning of all students:
• Organizes adults into learning communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district. (Learning Communities)

Process Standards
Staff development that improves the learning of all students:
• Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (Design)
• Provides educators with the knowledge and skills to collaborate. (Collaboration)

Content Standards
Staff development that improves the learning of all students:
• Provides educators with knowledge and skills to involve families and other stakeholders appropriately. (Family Involvement)
Program Length   50 minutes
By Request   This program is available by request ONLY
Date/Time Notes   This professional development interactive video conference is available by request. We prefer that you schedule at least two weeks in advance.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees   Cost per Site: $125.00
Cost per Site with Premium Service: $112.50 What's this?
Download/Order Now   https://secure.soita.org/schoolcontent.aspx?&sid=8&cid=48
Cancellation Policy   We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee of $75 per program per site will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
Program is Offered Through   Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Is Recording allowed?   No
The Provider broadcasts over   IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider   Schools are asked to conduct a test connection with SOITA in advance of the site's first scheduled videoconference with us. Sites connecting via ISDN should provide their own bridge and dial into SOITA.