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= **Web 2.0 to Support Literacy in the Classroom ** =

Welcome and thank you for joining our 21st century professional development on how to use Web 2.0 in the classroom to support literacy and learning.

This wiki is intended for elementary school teachers in order to:
 * familiarize you with Web 2.0 tools that can help promote literacy
 * introduce you to two free web-based collaborative tools
 * inspire you to think about the benefits of student centered wikis

Use the navigation bar on the left to find your way through this course. The Workshop contains a table of contents as well as the Powerpoint presentations used at each session of our training. The training can be given in three sessions and you will find all discussion topics, tutorials, and tasks under the Activities section. Underneath References you will find the research articles discussed at the trainings as well as additional resources to extend your learning.
 * Easy Navigation **

**Meet the Authors **


Andrea Flournoy is finishing her Masters in Educational Technology at California State University, Fullerton. She has taught fourth grade for 5 years and loves the California history curriculum. She enjoys incorporating technology in ways that will engage students, support their understanding of the standards, and prepare learners for a successful future in a technology rich society.

Amy Anderson is pursuing her Master of Science in Educational Technology at California State University, Fullerton. As a credentialed teacher, she is currently working in a Title 1 classroom. Amy is passionate about creating a learning environment that prepares students for the future by using 21st century skills. Through her teaching experiences, she found that using technology in meaningful ways encourages, engages, and motivates students in an authentic learning process.

Please email one of the authors if you would like to use this wiki for your own presentation.