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=Welcome!=

Thank you for joining us today! We have an action-packed, thought-provoking, mind-stretching day planned for you! We will be working with a range of "Web 2.0" tools, starting with an understanding and definition of "Web 2.0," and working our way to and then using some of the most advanced educational technology available today.

=Objectives=

Success for this workshop will be measured by participants being able to do the following:
 * 1) Understand / develop a vision for Web 2.0 and the implications for educators.
 * 2) Identify what a Ning is and how to use one in a classroom, including how to upload pictures, events, and post messages.
 * 3) Understand and use Voicethreads - create a Voicethread during the in-service and embed it in the Ning.
 * 4) Identify some “cool” programs to use such as Animoto, Blaberize, Cameroid.

=How to Use this Wiki=
 * Our wiki is organized to guide the day's activities, and to be a __**guide for inquiry & discussion**__. Feel free to explore as your interests permit. You can use the "DISCUSSION" tab above to ask questions, or, leave a message on our Wallwisher "Parking Lot."

=Hello, I'll be your lead learner today!=

My name is Kevin Jarrett, I teach K-4 Technology at Northfield Elementary School in Northfield, NJ, where I have worked since 2003. I am a second-career educator; after 9/11, I wanted to do something more important with my life, so I walked away from Corporate America (and a $100,000 job) to become a teacher. You can read more about me here, and you might also enjoy my blog, Welcome to NCS-Tech! You can see the lessons I plan for my K-4 students (and how we're using Web 2.0 tools) here. Finally, in the unlikely event that's not enough for you, you can check my digital footprint by Googling me. Thanks for coming, I look forward to learning with you today!

Kevin Jarrett Email: kjarrett@ncs-tech.org Twitter: @kjarrett Cell: 609.910.3362