Slide deck for presentation on using social media to extend the science classroom given at the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools Conference on November 5, 2010.

1. Tearing Down Walls:
Extending the Science Classroom
Derrick Willard
Providence Day School

2. Extending My Classroom…
• Wiki (exam review)
• Skype (guest speakers)
• Blog (class)
• Blog (project)

3. Wiki (exam review)

4. Skype (guest speakers)

5. Blog (class)

6. Class Blog
• Scribe post method
• Reflection post
• On My Mind post
• ClustrMap

7. Blog (project)

8. Lessons Learned?
• Wiki: quiet girls can talk online (chat)
• Skype: real world calling
• Class blog: scribes create a learning
community and produce quality content for a
more authentic audience
• Project blog: keep parents and collaborators
in the loop

9. Wanna know more?
• Twitter: @dwillard
• Skype: ickwillard
• Email: derrick.willard@providenceday.org
• Blog: http://pdsblogs.org/derrickwillardblog/

10. Visit my current projects…

11. Next Step…Build a PLN!
New Models of Professional Development
Session: 4
This workshop will explore the use of social media
tools like Ning, Twitter, and social bookmarking for
professional development and creating professional
learning networks.
Audience: All
Room: 307
Presenter: Matt Scully
Providence Day School