Integrating Web 2.0: Introduction

Welcome to my list of incredible Web 2.0 tools. The tools begin simple and get more complicated as you progress through the website. I will also add more over time, so check back regularly. If you have any questions about any of the tools or the blog, please email me at rbuxton@sas.edu.sg

This blog also contians other tools in the left and right margins that i have not showcased in the main posts. Check these out for yourself. I highly recommend spreaker.com - Free web radio creation or ixl.com for math (this one is expensive but worth it!)

Dec 2012 Update
Click - more posts at bottom of first page to see more tools. The side bars seem to be taking a long time to load (2mins) so be patient. Recent buyers, I will begin to add more tools to the site so keep checking back

Recently Added - at bottom of blog
Paperslide videos - use this technique to get your students to review any concept in an engaging way
Socrative.com - an amazing FREE student response system that takes seconds to learn


#1.
http://todaysmeet.com
This tool can be used seeminglessly in a 1:1 learning environment.  The idea is that the teacher creates a room by going to the website. The teacher then shares the link that is created with the students. During lectures and presentations the today'smeet window can be left open on the IWB. Students can then post their thoughts during the lecture or presentation and also view others (works like a tweeter feed). I have also used this during faculty meetings, workshops, and/or presentations. Attendees can share their thoughts that are displayed on a IWB. The log which is created can be saved for as long as required.

This file is a breakdown of the different tools on the blog. You can download it to your hard drive for use at a later date.

#2. Brainstorming: Popplet

Third Grader - Brainstorm on mystery genre elements

#3. Image Creation Tools

Reviewing and storing image content for future use with other web 2.0 tools.

#4. Small Group Collaboration

Examples of student work:
www.wallwisher.com
http://youtu.be/-I2ARxB48zI

www.spiderscribe.com
http://youtu.be/uKf0tIv7Lw0

#5. Voice Recording

Go to Vocaroo and record your voice in seconds.

http://vocaroo.com/

Third grader - Evaluating her own speaking using vocaroo


Alternatives: Exactly the same principle but a little harder to use
soundcloud.com or audioboo.com

#6. Project Presentation Tool - Bighugelabs

http://bighugelabs.com



Studentsamples below:

#7. Mash Up - Themeefy

#8. Powerpoint Presentation Tools

http://www.knovio.com/      or     http://present.me/

 

#9. Slideshow Presentation Tool

www.photopeach.com


science center field trip (michelle) on PhotoPeach

#10. Fakebook - Critical Thinking Tool

http://www.classtools.net/fb/home/page


<iframe src="http://www.screenr.com/embed/Ugvs" width="390" height="396" frameborder="0"></iframe>
Student examples:

Literal
http://www.classtools.net/fb/46/KVTcE6  

Figuarative
(Done with 5th Grade Students studying verbs)
http://www.classtools.net/fb/15/X238eB

#11. Image Modification Tool

Critical thinking about images. Add questions, links, audio to images:
http://thinglink.com

#12. Video Email

Go to
www.Mailvu.com

<iframe src="http://www.screenr.com/embed/UDus" width="400" height="396" frameborder="0"></iframe>







http://ml.vu/rRwfHK

Add to the 'todaysmeet' how you might use this in the classroom

# 13. Text Analysis Word Clouds

#14. Four Teacher Tools

#15. Misc. Websites

Some great websites worth adding to your repertoire

#16. Screen Recorder

Our favorite tool:

www.screenr.com

Record your computer screen mouse movements and voice.

Introduction - 16 Tools in 60 mins