Bill+Brannick

Bill Brannick is the principal of Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in Drexel Hill, Pa. Bill has become passionate about incorporating technology seamlessly within the classroom environment. His belief is that technology should not be the focus of the classroom, rather another resource to be able to assist in the learning process.

The relationship with Van Meter High School came through Bill's own development of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). In researching the shift to a 1:1 Environment (one mobile learning device per student) he met Mr. John Carver, superintendent, and Mr. Deron Durflinger, principal, of Van Meter H.S via Twitter in December of 2009. From there the relationship continued to develop between Bonner & Prendie and Van Meter. Since 2009, Bill has had the opportunity to visit Van Meter and work with Librarian/Technology Ingration Specialist, Mrs. Shannon Miller on developing the Web 2.0/PLN course. In October, 2010, members of the Van Meter administration and faculty visited Bonner & Prendie for a two-day technology integration in-service.

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 * Web 2.0/PLN Class Engaging Students Across the Country**
 * -Enhancing our ability to learn, share and grow together!**

This interactive presentation will provide a glimpse into the Web 2.0/PLN class from Msgr. Bonner and Arch. Prendergast Catholic High School, Drexel Hill, Pa. and Van Meter High School, Van Meter, Ia. Attendees will hear from students about their experience working with peers over 1,000 miles away. As well, the presentation will allow for conversation regarding reasons to connect, tools to use, hurdles, and lessons learned. An opportunity will also be presented for participants to work on learning tools they are interested in experiencing.


 * Session Resources**, please visit https://sites.google.com/a/bonnerprendie.com/avalon-conference-2011/home


 * Session Agenda:**

-Welcome & Introduction

-Importance of Networking

-Skype Session

-Smackdown - Tools to Use ~ As recommended by the Web 2.0/PLN students

-Discussion

-Toolbox Time - Time to explore tools with fellow participants

-Closing