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Mozilla recently hosted a Web Literacy Leaders Workshop<\/b> as part of the NYC Department of Education\u2019s IPPD<\/a> (Innovation Partner Professional Development program). Here is an overview of the event, along with our challenge, lessons learned, and key takeaways.<\/p>\n Wednesday, February 24th \/\/\/ 9:00 – 15:00 \/\/\/ Global Kids – New York City<\/p>\n 21 teachers, librarians, administrators, and technology coaches representing different public schools across the five boroughs of NYC.<\/p>\n Prior to the event, our goal was to provide these amazing people with the tools and knowledge to infuse the web into their teaching, across any subject area.<\/p>\n However our participants had much more in mind… when asked for their expectations at the beginning of the session, our learners answered with even higher ambitions:<\/p>\n Following a well designed agenda,<\/a> we facilitated a participatory experience, blending no-fi activities with open-source tools Thimble and X-Ray Goggles. These tools help learners to understand web mechanics, and teach skills such as composing (basic HTML and CSS coding), remixing, privacy, community participation, open practices, and sharing.<\/p>\n This session<\/a><\/span> was designed as an OER in a Thimble Project to be used and remixed by anyone interested!<\/span><\/p>\n There is also a guide<\/a><\/span> that will help you with planning, logistics and organization to run a successful workshop in your community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The initial survey results, the feedback received during the session and the open forum discussion tell us that, even when there is still a lot to accomplish, our learners\u2026<\/p>\n So, it seems that we can say…<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n After the workshop concluded, \u00a0the open forum<\/a> became a place where teachers are sharing the real-life applications to what they learned:<\/p>\n \u201cI shared the X-Ray Goggles tool with my history department<\/b> today, and one of the Global teachers is really interested in using the tool when we discuss propaganda and the Cold War<\/b>. We brainstormed ways to have students deepen their understanding of propaganda and perspective by having them change news articles.<\/em><\/p>\n I’m specifically interested in developing this idea for a history content course and not for the purpose of understanding code or the internet….but I think that understanding propaganda and perspective of the media historically DOES intersect perfectly with how our media works today, which depends on the internet<\/b>! So I think it’s a lesson that could have a lot of layers<\/b> to it\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI am incorporating the Mozilla lessons into my science curriculum<\/b>, I presented a single lesson using Thimble. I let the students try out the Poster remix, keeping it in mind for a future periodic table project<\/b>. They really enjoyed it, and figured out how to import new images into it\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n ” I liked the activities but I think we should have spent more time actually generating subject specific applications for them”.<\/em><\/p>\n “In all honesty I thought this was great! The only thing I might change is a bit more detailed introduction, with respect to what Web Literacy encompasses and the realm of learning activities shared through Mozilla”.<\/em><\/p>\n ” I LOVED being in the same room as so many other educators doing the same work as I am in school”.<\/em><\/p>\n “I used to feel a fairly proprietary sense of my work, and I now I feel more compelled to be open and collaborative about it”.<\/em><\/p>\n “I enjoyed the opportunity for the low-fi “Tag Tag Revolution” activity. I think that is an awesome way to get teachers and students coding.”<\/em><\/p>\n “I used to think that I would never understand the intricacies of the internet and coding. Now I think that this is a skill that I can master. And all I want to do is practice this skill until I have mastered it.<\/em><\/p>\n As part of the session design, we included some assignments to help our attendees to connect what they learned with their work and life. Also, we started an open forum<\/a> to share experiences, makes, and resources.<\/p>\n The creativity of our attendees always goes beyond expectations. This shows a learning experience enjoyable and meaningful:<\/p>\n Kanye-isms Generator<\/a> \/\/\/\u00a0 Things to do on Saturday<\/a> Mozilla recently hosted a Web Literacy Leaders Workshop as part of the NYC Department of Education\u2019s IPPD (Innovation Partner Professional Development program). Here is an overview of the event, along with our challenge, lessons learned, and key takeaways. 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Our engaged learners<\/b><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nAfter the show\u2026 magic is happening<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Lessons learned<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The conversation goes beyond the session<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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