SM-Web2.0

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All Web2.0 tools are considered to be a Web2.0 tool because:

1. Each has the THREE attributes of a Web2.0 tool:

a. free to use b. easy to use c. collaborative in nature

2. Each one, 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.

The only other "techie" thing you need to know about Web2.0 tools is how to make them. Although I have included a screencast on the next page, keep in mind there are three simple steps:

a. Create an account; b. Populate the account (add your content to the tool); c. Publish your content within the tool.

Take a bit of time to peruse through these two lists (one I made, one I didn't):

http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com This collection of tools, well organized, is from the good folks who bring you the cool tricks of things to do with your wiki (http://gettingtrickywithwikis.wikispaces.com). Hmmm....some people must have a lot of free time, eh?

http://www.jogtheweb.com/run/zHvs9oBdaR2w/For-MSCD This is a collection of tools I compiled.

WAIT! I need you to know that the websites are in multiple categories, and you should think about these are you peruse through the tools:

--Organizers --Presentation tools --Timelines --Comic Strip Makers --Mindmapping Tools --Flashcard Makers --Storytelling tools (this has a wide application) --Internet Tools (an broad assortment of tools) --Mapping Tools --Graphics --Online Quizzes --Bookmakers --Charts

As you peruse through this small sampling of tools, think about what will fit into your unit (or on your wiki).