Slides made for a handout for an introductory presentation at UW Superior regarding the use of Web 2.0 tools inside Desire2Learn

1. Barry Dahl Excellence in e-Education Using Web 2.0 Tools inside Desire2Learn April 20, 2011 University of Wisconsin-Superior

2. http://barrydahl.com

3. http://desire2blog.blogspot.com An e-Learning blog with a special emphasis on Desire2Learn.

4. http://xlents.com

5. Features of Web 2.0 Tools

6. Hand Holding? Overheard: “There’s a bit too much hand holding going on here. These students need to fend for themselves.” Also overheard: “We have huge retention issues. Going the extra mile can save a student from failing.”

7. Text Messaging (safely)

8. Opt-in for Text Messaging No exchange of cell phone numbers. Students can opt-out at any time. Send alerts from computer or phone. Totally free to use. Can embed page inside LMS for all to see.

9. Add Content with 2-clicks Share web links with Google Reader

10. Embed Video Playlist in D2L Recommend YouTube or Blip.tv

11. Framebusters

12. Google Voice in D2Lby Audrey Williams

13. A Course Content Mindmap Expands to reveal many links to resources

14. Use SlideShare for PowerPoint Slides Upload your finished slides, copy embed code, paste code into D2L. Can add narration.

15. Using Comic Stripsin Desire2Learn

16. Using Comics in the Online Classroom

17. Greet Students w/a Comic Strip on the Home Page

18. Include a Comic Strip in Content

19. Include a Comic Flip Book in Content

20. Traditional Approach to 1st Week Introductions

21. Comic Strips can be Embedded in Discussions

22. Comic Strips can be Used in Threaded Replies

23. If Embed Code is a Challenge, Just Post Link

24. Just Post the Link – it Opens in the Frame

25. Multi-page ToonBooks in Discussions

26. Toon Re-doo for Student Assignments All students create their own ending to the same problem.

27. My Re-doo Attempt – Slightly Irreverent Link to this Re-doo http://www.toondoo.com/cartoon/586532

28. All Sample Comics Created at Toondoo.com (Free)

29. Barry Dahl Excellence in e-Education Using Web 2.0 Tools inside Desire2Learn April 20, 2011 University of Wisconsin-Superior