Plan, Share and Communicate in iGoogle Communities

Communication is the key to having a successful program. Being able to sync with your team is crucial when it comes to planning events or ideas. My RILS focuses on that notion of communication and building an online community group. The Web 2.0 tools that I will be using will help my group of leaders to communicate, plan, and share as one.

Subjects

Other

Keywords

blogger, calendar, google, igoogle

Grades

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 >12

Objectives:

At the end of this scenario the learner will be able to:
• create an iGoogle account to be able to

Materials:

Computer, Internet access, smart phone, iPad (optional), and an email account.

Irving Peralta

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Procedure:

• Log on the Internet and type in the address bar the following http://www.google.com/ig
• Create an iGoogle account by going through here:
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• Provide the necessary information to set up your profile.
• Provide a name and password. Make sure to choose a strong enough password and write it down for future reference.
• Click on the MORE button at the top and select calendar.
• Accept the request to view the calendar I created.
• Visit http://www.google.com/blogger
• Set up an account
• Create and add information to your profile
• Post first blog titled: “I’m on the web!”

Assessment:

I will know that the objective has been met when my team is able to create an iGoogle account, set up their calendar and manage events, edit them and respond to the change that was made. Also when the learner is posting and commenting on other blogs about our events and so creating a sense of a community.

Technology:

• iGoogle is a Web 2.0 tool design for collaboration and easy access to a multitasking individual. • Google Calendar allows you to create and share events, meetings, and edit them online. • Blogger is a tool design to share your thoughts with the world and allow them to post comments back.

Reflection:

The reflection for the RILS must have two parts. • The learner will create an event using Google Calendar and share it to the team. • The learner will accept an invitation to a meeting. • The learner will post a blog and comment on someone else’s blog too.

Audience:

Students whose goal in mind is to stay connected and open to share information via the web.

Making Connections:

The scenario must offer opportunities for the learner to connect on different levels. Include the three types of connections below in your plan. How are the connections being made and how will they help deep learning take place. How will your learner connect with: • Most of my team has worked with email and calendars from outlook express. They will take that knowledge and now mix it with the idea of sharing their information with everyone else. • What is relevant is that they can use these tools for their own personal assistance. They can use it with their coworkers or classmates. • The team will connect with the local community and feel part of the experience.