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=**Introduction**=

====Exploring new and emergent technologies is extremely important to the teaching and learning process. As a teacher you will consistently explore technologies of interest to you, and research how to integrate them into your classroom. This WebQuest will help you explore, research, and evaluate emergent technologies.====

media type="youtube" key="W2j9qw-A0NM" height="315" width="560" @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2j9qw-A0NM =**Task**=

====During the last module you were introduced to a wealth of new information about Web 2.0 tools. //**You will continue your exploration of these emergent technologies and focus on two for further discovery.**// Time is always an enemy when it comes to discovering new tools to integrate into the teaching and learning process so this activity is designed for you to have an opportunity to explore emergent technologies relevant to you, your students, and your area of study. //**You will explore several technologies (using the websites below in under "Step 1") and create a detailed wiki for at least two different technologies.** **You will need to create a Wiki page using WikiSpaces.** **You will explore the tools, identify technology and content standards achieved through the integration of the tools, and create several activities that you as a teacher or your students could achieve with the tool.**// As a class we are creating an excellent resource for integrating new tools within the classroom for the teaching and learning process.====

=Process=

Step 1: Explore and Research Emergent Technologies
====Below are the Web 2.0 websites explored during the last module. You may use any of the tools listed within the sites (as this is the "approved list" mentioned in the grading rubric below) or you may explore a technology of personal and professional interest to you as long as it is an emergent technology related to teaching and learning. Take this time to explore new resources. Remember you are taking this class to learn new things and if you just focus on tools that you already know, what is the point? The links are starting points and should be used as a guide to get your research started but you need to further investigate the tool. Look for reviews, download the tools and use them, return back to the NETS Implementation Wiki for what others have done with specific curricular outcomes, etc.====

http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/Web+2.0+Resources
http://www.edudemic.com/the-35-best-web-2-0-classroom-tools-chosen-by-you/

An overview of Information Literacy: @http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9218/information.htm
====Investigate your emergent technology and its classroom potential using AU Library Databases. These databases will provide access to a professional journals, general articles of interest, and, in the case of ERIC, published conference papers and proceedings. You can also explore electronic tech books, Internet links, and paper resources. At times the technologies are so new there isn't a lot written about them so explore their sites and check out the references included.====

====//**Research Hints**//: Search your emergent technology and how it was or can be used in the classroom. You can search the exact NAME of your technology or you may have chosen such a new technology that there is no research so you will have to search the TYPE of technology you reviewed. For example, if you chose "Skype" and searched by its name and cannot locate information about it in the classroom, you may want to search what type of technology it is, which would then be "video conferencing." First try to research your technology name and then if you do not find any information try researching the type of technology. Also, when searching for research in the classroom you may want to try K-12 or PreK-12 first then try your specific grade level with the technology name or type.====

====**Working from Off Campus?** It will be necessary to authenticate to use these databases. Be sure to have your Ashland University ID number ready to use. Learn how to connect when off campus.==== ====**Working On Campus?** Links will direct users to the database without needing authentication (IP). (NOTE: The links below will only work if you are on campus or if you are off campus you MUST authenticate before using these links. If you are off campus use the link above.)====

If the links below do not work, please visit the main library database to locate the names of the resources below.

 * ====Adacemic Search Complete ====

@http://proxy.ashland.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?profile=ehost&defaultdb=a9h

 * ====Education Full Text ====

@http://proxy.ashland.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?profile=ehost&defaultdb=eft

 * ====Education Research Complete ====

@http://proxy.ashland.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.asp?profile=web&defaultdb=ehh

 * ====ERIC (EbscoHOST) ====

@http://proxy.ashland.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?profile=ehost&defaultdb=eric

 * ====Google Scholar====
 * ====You could also review the database LibGuide for resources====

====** [|I have found my articles, how do I know if a resource online is reliable and creditable?] **====

MLA OWL help center APA OWL help center
 * I have found all my resources. Now how do I cite them properly to ensure I am not plagiarizing? **

Step 3: Create a WikiSpaces to post your research on Emergent Technologies
You are required to create a new WikiSpaces site which you will post your emergent technology research. **Do not add a page to this site** but create a new site, such as mmaxfieldwiki.wikispaces.com. Then set your privacy settings.


 * Review the following Wiki resources to get you started**

**Wikis in Plain English Video** media type="youtube" key="-dnL00TdmLY" width="420" height="315" align="center"

@https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY

view the following resources as you begin to create your Wiki. These are resources built within the WikiSpaces site. As you explore new tools, I strongly suggest you always review their training modules located on the "WikiSpaces User Manual" because you will find that most Web 2.0 tools are self taught. You need to develop the skills to be comfortable with being self taught because technology changes to quickly to expect formal training with all new tools. There is also a "Help" button always available to you at the top right corner. > ====http://www.wikispaces.com/content/pricing==== > ==== ==== =**Evaluation**=
 * ====WikiSpaces User Manual====
 * ====Video Tours of WikiSpaces====
 * ====Want to embed video? Check out the "Widget" button when editing.====
 * 1) ====Create a WikiSpaces account. Go to www.wikispaces.com. Choose the FREE verion. You will ALWAYS want the FREE version. Check out the differences between the FREE versions:====
 * 1) ====You can change the look of your Wiki under the "Settings" link.====
 * 2) ====I would suggest you first type your research in a Word file then Copy & Paste the text to the Wiki page. It is easier to edit your writing in a word processor and if there are technical problems, you have a saved copy of your research.====
 * 3) ====When you are ready to add text to your Wiki, you need to select the "Edit" link to add text. Don't forget to save your changes.====
 * 4) ====Make sure you edit your Wiki page so there are two distinct entries with headings.====
 * 5) ====See rubric for Wiki post requirements. (It is also good to use the Wiki check list in the module in Angel to help ensure you have completed everything.)====
 * 6) ====When you have completed all requirements, post your Wiki address the dropbox in Angel.====

This assignment is designed for you to broaden your exposure to tools to guide the teaching and learning process and to demonstrate your proficiency of creating a Wiki. You are required to identify two different technologies of interest to you as an educator.


 * After researching and becoming proficient in these two technologies, //remember y// **** ou are required to include a detailed description of the technology, the content and grade level for which you investigated, at least two curricular activities achieved with the integration of the technology within the classroom (this is the opportunity for you to be creative with possible learning activities for your classroom), and possible technology and content standards met through the activities. **
 * Researched at least two technologies and posted the required information in great detail. As I read through your entry I should be able to quickly and easily identify if I could incorporate the tool within my classroom and what activities I might integrate for the teaching and learning process.
 * Gathered information from at least two resources for each technology. References must be added at the end of each wiki post.
 * Your Wiki site is linked on Angel Dropbox and your **have created your own site**, not a page under my Wiki.
 * Technology is described in great detail with appropriate links and references for others to explore technology. Information about its educational application is also included. At least one embedded video is included as a visual representation.
 * Assignment provides a clear understanding of integrating technology into the classroom for the teaching and learning process.
 * ===**Requirements**=== || **Points****Possible** ||
 * Researched at **least two** technologies from approved list. || 6 ||
 * Gathered information from at least two resources for each technology. References are list at the end of each post in proper **APA or MLA format.** || 5 ||
 * Created own Wiki. (Did NOT add a page to this wiki site.) || 5 ||
 * Technology is described in great deal with appropriate links and references for others to explore technology. **Information about its educational application is also included. (How are you going to use this as a tool in your classroom?)** || 10 ||
 * Site live linked in Angel Dropbox. || 3 ||
 * Assignment provides a clear understanding of integrating technology into the classroom for the teaching and learning process. || 6 ||
 * **Total Points** || **35** ||