Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers
Top 5 Picks
What is Web 2.0 again?
Web based applications that involve participation and interaction in the creation of content as opposed to websites that just involve viewing content.
Why should I use Web 2.0 tools with my students?
- Interactive, engages learners in creating a product
- Accessible - anywhere you have web access
- Collaborative - encourages sharing of work and "audience" participation
- Impress everyone with your technical know-how :)
Help! The choices are overwhelming!
Start with a few easy to use sites; then add to your toolbox as you learn.
#1 Voki
Voki - Choose an avatar and convey your message. Use text-to-speech OR record your own voice. Can post Voki to blogs and websites.
#2 Prezi
Prezi is a cool alternative to PowerPoint. Begin with a blank canvas - create the look you want. Viewers can control the movement, zoom in and out.
#3 Animoto
Great tool for creating slideshows of images set to music. Can add captions.
#4 Wordle
#5 Smore
Smore lets users create posters and flyers. Templates are easy to use with choices for backgrounds, fonts, and colors. Add images, embed in a web page or blog.
Want to know more?
- Check out my Pinterest board: http://pinterest.com/libscigal/web-2-0-tech-in-education/
- Sign up for a group lesson
- Jump in the Web 2.0 world
Thank you!
Credits
Images:
Web 2.0 image from http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=3962
Web 2.0 icon images from http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/images/7/7b/Web20alllinks.jpg
Voki Avatar image from http://www.squidoo.com/voki
Prezi image from https://twitter.com/prezi
Wordle image from http://innovations2010unco.pbworks.com/w/page/31220066/Literacy--%20Wordle
Web 2.0 image from http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=3962
Web 2.0 icon images from http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/images/7/7b/Web20alllinks.jpg
Voki Avatar image from http://www.squidoo.com/voki
Prezi image from https://twitter.com/prezi
Wordle image from http://innovations2010unco.pbworks.com/w/page/31220066/Literacy--%20Wordle
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