Classroom 2.0 Live Webcasts

Greetings,
Awhile back I subscribed to a educational website called Classroom 2.0. This site, and many others, were created via a social network known as Ning (for example I'm a member of ACTEM, Tech4ME, and others). All content through Ning is free and can be managed with just a single email account. That being said, several times a month, Classroom 2.0 present live webcasts covering a variety of technological tools that can be used in the classroom. These webcasts take place at noon on Saturdays.

You have two options to view the webcasts: Live and recorded. Either way you choose, the first time you navigate to a webcast, you'll need to make sure you install Java (if you already use your PC or Mac to access PowerSchool, you should be all set). Once done, you'll select Elluminate Live! and the application will launch.

If you visit during the live webcast, you are encouraged to join the conversation so you'll need a headset (headphones and mic). They will use a whiteboard as well as other interactive tools. For beginners, they explain how the tools work at the beginning of each broadcast. If you choose to view the recorded session, just select Archive from the top navigation bar. Choose a month from right menu and select Recording (Full) from a webcast description. You'll then launch the Java application. Everything will be the same but you won't be able to interact.

There are a number of intersting topics that you may find interesting for student and teachers alike (Digital Storytelling, blogging, VoiceThread, Wikis, and much more). Check it out at Classroom 2.0 Live!