Final+Multimedia+Project

= Final Multimedia Project = = EDET 603 = = Fall 2010 = = =  Outline Project Title: Improving Parent Communication with Web 2.0 Tools General Goal: To introduce Web 2.0 tools to teachers in Chesterfield County (Long Middle School) and show ways that they can be used to increase communication with parents and positively impact student achievement. Specific Outcomes:   Audience Who will use this project (e.g., teachers, students, other; be specific)? The intended audience is the faculty and staff of Long Middle School. If their feedback is positive, the project may be made available to all teachers in Chesterfield County.   Content Outline I. Introduction to Web 2.0 Tools A. Definition and history of Web 2.0 Tools B. Research findings on the uses of technology to increase communication between parents and teachers/schools. II. Educational Web 2.0 Tools A. Brief introduction to educational Web 2.0 tools B. Sources for educational Web 2.0 tools III. Web Tools 2.0 Tutorial A. Pageflakes-How to create a personalized page B. Assign-A-Day-How to utilize this tool to make assignments, etc.
 * Teachers will become familiar with available Web 2.0 tools that can be used for educational purposes
 * Teachers will receive websites that list educational Web 2.0 tools.
 * Teachers will receive specific instructions on the usage of 2 Web 2.0 tools (Pageflakes & Assign-A-Day) which can be used to improve communication with parents.