http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:39:40 PDT Tue, 21 May 2013 01:39:40 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=684283 This stand alone instructional resource (StAIR) is designed for new teacher users to Twitter. Basics such as establishing an account, establishing followers, sending tweets, and develping a personal learning network are explored. Powerpoint kiosk is the delivery system with embedded links, video, and interactive questions. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=675480 The lesson provides teaachers an opportunity to explore web 2.0 materials available to them and to practice using these materials with their students. Small group activities allow for a variety of ability levels to find meaningful applications. Teachers will first explore terms in small group, then use a content management system to come to consensus on what web 2.0 tool they would like to use with their students, and end with a reflection exercise for both teachers and students.