Web2.0+Tools

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So let's talk about Web2.0 tools

 Every Web2.0 tool has THREE attributes:

 (a) it's free to use;  (b) it's easy to use;  (c) it is collaborative in nature.

 Every Web2.0 tool, if used correctly in a classroom, will CHANGE THE LEARNING and TEACHING ENVIRONMENT to improve the educational experience for both the students and the teacher.

 Generally, Web2.0 tools can be categorized into these sections (although these are mine and I reserve the right to expand these categories):  --Organizers  --Presentation tools  --Timelines  --Comic Strip Makers  --Mindmapping Tools  --Flashcard Makers <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> --Storytelling tools (this has a wide application) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> --Internet Tools (an broad assortment of tools) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> --Mapping Tools <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> --Graphics <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> --Online Quizzes <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> --Avatars <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> --Bookmakers <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> --Charts Creators

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 180%;">Let's see some examples

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">Let's first think about your unit and specifically think about the concepts and skills you need to teach your students during your unit. That way, when you come across a tool you love, you will be thinking about the unit and how to incorporate that tool into a lesson.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> So, here are my favorite Web2.0 collection sites:

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/edge.cfm?c=13
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=2721
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com (from the good folks who bring you http://gettingtrickywithwikis.wikispaces.com)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://bcpslibraryinformationservices.pbworks.com/w/page/12773114/FrontPage
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://www.slideshare.net/lwright3768/f-e-t-c2010
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/tools_technologies/more_great_web2_0_tools
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/Presentation+Tools
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://issuu.com/ktenkely/docs/webtools?mode=a_p
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://sites.google.com/site/projectsthatpop/memoov
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">http://www.web20atschool.net/web/

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> And here are some lists of some tools teachers have used:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">http://www.jogtheweb.com/run/vkkmbT8V36oE/2010-Web2.0-for-teachers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">http://www.jogtheweb.com/run/zHvs9oBdaR2w/For-MSCD
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">[]

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">Are you thinking about what will fit into your unit?


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 180%;">OK, let's do it! **

Zooburst

Timetoast

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">Remember, if you need to embed the code for a Web2.0 tool in your wiki, watch this screencast: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> [|Embed Your Web2.0 Tool]


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">Homework **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">Let's revisit your Unit once more and focus on your specific lessons / projects! Using the links to the documents below, you must choose THREE Web2.0 tools to use in your unit.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> 1. Figure out which tools will support a unique and powerful learning lesson for your students that fits into your unit.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> 2. For each tool:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> a) figure a way to use the tool in your unit plan;

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> b) go to the website for the tool, set up an account and create the tool as an EXAMPLE of what you want the students to do;

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> c) Embed your example in your unit lesson, (this is in the SAME format as your unit overview you wrote a few weeks ago--this does not need to be more than a paragraph, but it does need to "paint a picture" of what will be happening in the lesson). Don't forget to include a brief description (in two sentences or less) of how the tool would change the learning environment (i.e., how doing a on-line presentation would differ from doing a traditional written report). Think about the audience, the use of the tool, the motivation of the learner, the research, reading, writing, etc.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">NOW, here are your two options in applying the tools:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">1. ONE of the Web2.0 tools can be used to ENHANCE your wiki; two can be used in different lessons.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> 2. All three tools can be used in the lesson plans, but you get to decide where they will be used (i.e., if you suddenly think of a great lesson to do as a result of looking at the tools and think of two tools to do into one lesson, that's fine).

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">Also, remember, if you are going to use the tool with your students, you have to make an exemplar so they know your expectations.


 * <span style="background-color: #df1a1a; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">WARNING: DO NOT confuse a widget with a Web2.0 tool. A widget is a little gadget (like a clock, or a quote generator). That is NOT a tool and you will NOT receive credit for it. **


 * <span style="background-color: #3048b8; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">For this assignment, you may not use the following (because they are explored later in the course): **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;"> --YouTube (or TeacherTube or SchoolTube) ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">--Animoto ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">--Tumblr ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">--Chirpit ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3048b8; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">--Glogster **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">ALSO NOTE: you MUST embed your tools into your wiki--I don't want a link (unless it is a tools that only offers a link, like a blog)!!!


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">WHAT DO I TURN IN? **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;"> When you get ready to turn in your assignment, PLEASE send me the links to the specific wiki pages where I will find each of your Web2.0 tools. If you put all your tools in lesson plans, send me the link to your completed lesson plans (with tools embedded or linked). If you have all your tools embedded in lessons that are on one page of your wiki, tell me SPECIFICALLY where I will find your lesson with the Web2.0 tool use. Also send me the exact link to your wiki to the tool you used to enhance your wiki.