1. The Teaching, Learning & Technology Center
Seton Hall University
Web 2.0 Tools for
Blog, ePortfolio and Website
Title
Design
What’s Writing Got to
Do With It?
Guest Speaker: Ken Ronkowitz, PCCC and NJIT
June 9, 2009
Presenter: Mary Zedeck, Instructional Designer
2. Objectives
What is Web 2.0? (and 1.0 and 3.0)
Blogs vs ePortfolios vs Websites
Is Web 2.0 redefining the way we write or teach
writing?
Using blogs for writing
Hands-on exploration
Create Blog
Blog Comments
RSS
Blog Gadgets/Widgets
Create Reader for RSS feeds
3. What is Web 1.0?
Web 1.0
Internet
= place to look up information
“Read Only Web”
HTML
4. Web 2.0?
The web itself has not changed
The way in which software developers design
applications for the web has changed
and
The way people use the web as a platform has
changed
5. Web 2.0 Is…
Users own and control the data
Climate of participation
Users add value, contributions
are important and necessary
User-friendly interface
Social networking
Lifestreaming
XML, RSS
6. In a Nutshell
Web 1.0 ~ the web is a repository for…
information
Web 2.0 ~ the web is a platform for…
participation and collaboration
8. Website
From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website
A website (or web site) is a collection of related
web pages, images, videos or other digital
assets…
A blog is a website.
An ePortfolio is a website.
9. Website Examples
Edicy – Web 2.0 Tech Tools for 21st
Century Teaching and Learning
Viviti – All My Stuff in One Place
Google Sites – Student Website
Wordpress – Web 2.0 Tools Workshops
10. Blog
From Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
A blog (a contraction of the term weblog) is a type
of website, usually maintained by an individual with
regular entries of commentary, descriptions of
events, or other material such as graphics or
video.
Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-
chronological order.
Common Blog Tools (no cost)
Blogger
Edublogs
11. Blog Examples
Blogger
Endangered New Jersey
Using Mobile Technology in the Classroom
Introduction to Public Policy
Professor Luongo’s Blog Site
Blogging in College: The Gender & Pop Culture Blog Project
Edublogs
Nutrition & Wellness – Biology 50
Movable Type
SHUmobile
ePirate
Dean’s Desk
Wordpress
Blogs, Wikis and New Media Course
12. ePortfolio
From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eportfolio
An electronic portfolio, also known as an e-portfolio or
digital portfolio, is a collection of electronic evidence
assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Web.
Such electronic evidence may include inputted text,
electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and
hyperlinks.
E-portfolios are both demonstrations of the user's abilities
and platforms for self-expression, and, if they are online,
they can be maintained dynamically over time.
Three Main Types
Developmental
Reflective
13. ePortfolio Examples
Student Examples
PennState (Movable Type)
SHU UL 2009 - Jon Petermann (private
Wordpress)
SHU UL 2009 - Meaghan Hornlein (private
Wordpress)
SHU UL 2009 - Alexander Tavares (Wix)
Additional Examples
NJIT - http://walkmethru.blogspot.com/
Blogger - Sample ePortfolio
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16. Create Blog
Create Blogger account (http://www.blogger.com)
Create posts (suggestions below are for course blog)
Welcome to the Course
How to Contact Me
Student Blogging Responsibilities
Profile
Dashboard
Change Layout
Widgets/Gadgets
Blog List (blogroll)
Add http://epirate.shu.edu
Add your neighbors blog to the blogroll
Create Poll
17. RSS
Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site
Summary
Format for delivering updates to regularly
changing web content
Users subscribe to online resources (journals,
blogs, websites, etc.) that they want to keep up
with
YOU don’t go to the news and information, the
news and information comes to YOU
18. Google Reader
Create account
Add subscriptions to your feed
Add ePirate: http://epirate.shu.edu
Add your neighbor’s blog to your Reader
Search for blog of interest and subscribe
Or, try to add some of these
Chronicleof Higher Education: http://chronicle.com/
US News and Word Report – Education
http://www.usnews.com/
20. Contact Information
Mary Zedeck, Instructional Designer
mary.zedeck@shu.edu
x2930
Ken Ronkowitz, Director of Writing
Initiative, PCCC, Humanities Faculty, NJIT
kronkowitz@pccc.edu