1. Web 2.0 Tool: Penzu Online, FREE Journaling for the 21st Century Classroom TEACHERS! No more carrying home all those journals… Meet Penzu!

2. Web 2.0 Tool: Penzu FREE Journaling for the 21st Century Classroom Introduction: What is a Web 2.0 Tool? Web 2.0 is a category of new Internet tools and technologies. It was created around the idea that people are no longer information & media consumers, but information & media producers: helping customize media and technology for their own purposes, as well as those of their communities. These new tools include, but are by no means limited to, blogs, social networking applications, RSS, social networking tools, media creators and wikis. http://interactiveonlineclassroom.com/

4. Public and private settings for sharing

5. All entries are bound in a digital “journal”Click image to view example from my journal

7. Motivation

8. Cross-curricular application

9. Media LiteracyAll of which are essential to becoming a well- rounded 21st Century Learner. http://thedogatemyhomework.pbworks.com/

10. Web 2.0 Tool: Penzu FREE Journaling for the 21st Century Classroom Teaching with Penzu It’s Green! There is no need for paper! No need for ink. Assessing paper journals can be a cumbersome task for teachers since journals bulky items to transport. Being able to assess journals from any location could motivate more in-depth comments from teachers as well as more timely feedback to and from students. Assess Individual Progress over time. Entries and notes can be saved in any desired format, be printed, and digital entries are not deleted or lost. Teachers and students can review entries over time and never have to worry about loosing work. Students can complete their work from anywhere. Student absent? Sick? With an internet connection the assignment is always complete. www.traininglinkonline.co.uk/advcert.shtml

12. Class notes

14. Allows for students to see their growth over timeClick for lesson plans using Penzu http://interactiveonlineclassroom.com/

15. Web 2.0 Tool: Penzu FREE Journaling for the 21st Century Classroom Impact of using Penzu – Using this Tool is Necessary Track Progress As an independent learner, tracking ones progress in the form of notes, journals, to do lists, etc. you stay focused and are aware of your actions and development, esp. in future career endeavors. Organization The value of note taking in reflection, stored In on place is reinforced and modeled Independent and Critical Learning Self reflection and critical thoughts about your learning will aid in continued and sustained independent, life long learning, as well as can Increase your success in a career outside of school (7) www.traininglinkonline.co.uk/advcert.shtml

16. Web 2.0 Tool: Penzu FREE Journaling for the 21st Century Classroom Impact of using Penzu – Using this Tool is Necessary... Cont. Less Stress Dr. Kitty Klein, NC State University psychologist, has shown reflecting via a journal your ability to concentrate can increase. A study saw an 11% increase in their working memory by writing about negative experiences, 4.5% increase by writing about positive experiences, and a 2.5% percentage increase when simply writing about their daily activities.(7) Better Communication and Collaboration Skills The ability to clearly communicate your needs and requirements to a team/group will foster better communication and collaboration in school, and outside of it. www.traininglinkonline.co.uk/advcert.shtml

18. Sign up for a Penzu account at http://penzu.com/pad