In this session, learn the many ways social technologies can enhance critical thinking, problem solving, and build community in the math and science classroom. Presenter: Darren Kuropatwa Date: March 22, 2011 Series: Virtual Institutes About this session This session is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and brought to you by Nancy Caramanico. Follow her on Twitter. View this...

In this session, learn how to facilitate collaboration in the social studies classroom through wikis and other online tools.

In this session, learn how blogs, Google Apps, and other digital communication tools can enhance collaboration and communication in the language arts classroom.

Virtual worlds have become increasingly popular in recent years as recreational as well as learning environments. Children worldwide are flocking to sites like Club Penguin and Webkinz while adults are exploring Second Life/OpenSim, World of Warcraft and others. Research giant Gartner predicted in 2007 that by 2011, 80% of active internet users will have a presence in some virutal world by 2011. This session will provide a high-level overview...

This is part two of our Google Earth sessions. Students can use the tool to explore natural features, historical monuments and characteristics of cities. The greatest power of this tool lies in its ability to promote inquiry-based research and collaborative action. Join us for a session on how to create placemarks to share and collaborate using a tool that can be integrated into almost any discipline. Presenter: Thomas Cooper Date: March 23,...

WordPress MU, the multi-user, open-source platform that is used by Harvard University among other institutions, has enabled teachers to easily post assignments, information for parents and media using the power of read/write technology. We will show how teachers are using this to begin blogging and taking initial steps of interacting online with students, parents and the community. Presenter: Chris Brown Date: March 12, 2009 Series: 21st Century...