Web+2.0+Tools

= WHAT IS WEB 2.0? = A Web 2.0 site allows users to interact and collaborate with each other in contrast to websites where people are limited to the passive viewing of content. Examples of Web 2.0 include s ocial networking sites, b logs , wikis, and video sharing sites.

= GETTING STARTED = = = = GENERAL TOOLS =
 * Another MUST SEE is [|Edutecher] . This website’s mission is to help educators effectively integrate technology and web tools into the classroom. eduTecher provides links to thousands of web tools and provides concise information on how these tools may be useful in the classroom setting.
 * Users can also find self-produced webisodes of [|eduTecherTV] with walk throughs and demonstrations on how to use specific Web Tools for educational purposes.
 * Also connected with this site is[| Educlipper]. It has a format similar to Pinterest and you can "clip" your favorite sites.
 * [|TeacherTrainingVideos.com] - Hundreds of videos and tutorials demonstrating how to use web tools in the classroom.
 * (Much of the information on this page is taken from the Cool Tools for Schools Wiki.)**


 * Presentation Tools**
 * Collaborative Tools**
 * Research Tools**
 * Video Tools**
 * Slideshow Tools -so many great tools here. Be sure to check them out for presentation ideas!**
 * Audio Tools**
 * Image Tools**
 * Drawing Tools**
 * Writing Tools**
 * Music Tools**
 * Organising Tools**
 * Converting Tools**
 * Mapping Tools**
 * Quiz and Poll Tools**
 * Graphing Tools**
 * Creativity Tools**
 * File Storage & Web Pages**

**TEEN LEARNING** - is a **great site for teachers** who want to teach their students how to utilize Web 2.0 tools in their classes. It **focuses on the key tools** they need to know how to use and it **gives lessons and links on how to incorporate them into their classes.**
 * **Digital Citizenship (**Social Networking**)**
 * ** Blogging ( ** Edublogs, Blogger ** ) **
 * ** Avatars ( ** Manga.com, voki, etc)
 * ** Photos and Images ( ** Flickr, Creative Commons ** ) **
 * ** Good Manners and Cyberbullying ( ** video and activities ** ) **
 * ** Creating Your Own Images ( ** Imagechef, BigHugeLabs, Wordle, etc. ** ) **
 * ** Creating Animations and Videos ( ** Animoto, Jaycut, more--see below)
 * ** Creating Documents and Presentations ( ** Google Apps, Glogster, more-see below ** ) **
 * ** Fun with Books and Reading ( ** Shelfari, Good Reads, see Book Lovers Page ** ) **
 * ** Evaluating Information Websites **
 * **Online Sharing (**Scribblar, Diigo, Voicethread and also see "Writing Collaboratively" below**)**

__Below you will find some more specific tools to help you incorporate Web 2.0 into your classroom:__ = AUDIO TOOLS AND MUSIC TOOLS =

Audio Recording:

 * ** free audio recorder and editor ** . Students can use it to record podcasts and student speeches, promote language learning, add sounds to presentations, and create sound tracks for animations.
 * They have a great **Audacity Wiki** page with all kinds of **helpful hints** to use the program.
 * [|Soundtrap] - make music online. You can plug in your own instrument , use the software instruments  available or just record a song directly with your computer microphone . It's super-easy!

Text to Speech- See Just Special Education
= COLLABORATIVE TOOLS = resources that encourage class participation and facilitate group projects

COLLABORATIVE WRITING - See WRITING TOOLS below
= CONVERTING TOOLS - (Also see File Converters on the Teacher Tools page)=

= IMAGE, VIDEO AND DRAWING TOOLS = (Also see Just Art or Graphics and other media)

Animations (Also see Project Format Ideas)

 * __[|Fodey]__ lets you generate animated pictures such as a newspaper clippings, a talking squirrel, talking cats, ninja text or a talking flower.
 * [|Gickr] is a tool to create animated pictures online.

DRAWING - Also try the Word Clouds page

 * ** [|CoSketch] is a multi-user online whiteboard designed to give you the ability to quickly visualize and share your ideas as images. **
 * Anything you paint will show up for all other users in the room in real time.
 * One click to save a sketch as an image for embedding on forums, blogs, etc.
 * Runs in all common browsers without plugins or installation; Free and without registration.
 * ** Now with Google Maps support! **
 * Use google maps as the background for your sketches to show directions or share trip

PhotoSharing/Creating and Editing
You can download pictures, music and videos and then edit them to create your own video to share with others -also see Slide Show Presentation Tools
 * **Flickr** has many pictures of its own that you and your students can use in their own presentations.
 * If you have a Flickr account, you can also try **[|FlickrSlideshow]** to create a custom Flickr slideshow on your website.
 * You can also try **[|SlideFlickr].**

Video (Also see Project Format Ideas)

 * [|VLC Media Player] - Download onto computer. Play various audio and video formats as well as ** DVD ** s, ** VCD ** s, and various ** streaming ** protocols.

= ORGANIZATION TOOLS =

= PRESENTATION TOOLS = (Also see Slide Show Presentation Tools and Project Format Ideas pages)

= QUIZ AND SURVEY TOOLS - = (Also see Quiz and Survey Generators)

= WEBPAGE TOOLS - = (Go to Website Creators)

= WHITEBOARD TOOLS - = (Go to Mimios and SMART Boards page)

= WIDGETS - = = = = WRITING TOOLS - =

Desktop Publishing

 * Need a __ ** desktop publishing ** __ tool? Try ** Scribus **

Providing Feedback

 * [|Kaizena] is a quick and easy tool that offers users the ability to embed voice comments, text comments, and links to student work. Instructors or peers simply highlight the text they want to comment on and then click to embed comments or links. A great resource for giving feedback in a variety of formats. Kaizena syncs with Google Drive for easy access to documents in that format but users can sign up without Google Drive as well. Grades 6-12. ( AASL 2014 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning )

Writing Collaboratively

 * [|Inklewriter] - This is a fun site that allows students to write creative, interactive stories online for free. It's great for collaborating with others. Once it's finished, the story is published online and can be shared with others. ( AASL 2013 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning )
 * [|Madmagz] - Have your class create an online magazine. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,&#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 16px;">Select the "modern" template to insert text and photos. You will then be able to publish your magazine on the web for free, or buy the PDF or print format.
 * ** Protagonize ** is a group that writes collaborative, interactive fiction. One person starts the story, the others post chapters to your story that will lead it to different directions. At the end, it becomes an evolving story in which everyone can participate.
 * ** Story Birds ** are short and simple stories that connect you with others. Two or more people can create a Storybird story by writing their own texts and inserting pictures by taking turns. You can create your story with the person next to you or with someone far away. This [|tutorial]explains how to use Storybird.