Web+2.0+Tools+and+Internet

Cool Tools for Schools: This is a link to a site that has several web resources listed. They are also categorized, which makes it helpful. Some categories include Presentation, Organizing, Audio, Image, Slideshow, Music, Graphing, and more. You can probably find almost any sort of resource to fit your need (most of the resources below are on the same page).

Classroom 2.0: A ning (social network) for teachers interested in web 2.0. Share ideas, resources, etc.

**__ Slideshows/Presentation __**
Animoto: Use pictures, videos, and music to create a captivating slideshow. You can apply for an educator account which gives you access to more features.

Jog the Web: Guide your students through websites that you have chosen. Instead of giving 10 different links, give them the address for your "jog" and they will click through the steps/websites. There are already created "jogs" to browse, as well.

Slide: Add borders, effects, text, and transitions to your pictures to create a slideshow. No music on this one.

Slideshare: Upload your Power Point to share with others online or search and view Power Points that others have already created.

Prezi: Similar to PowerPoint, but online. You put in text, pictures, etc. and decide what the order of your information will be.

PhotoPeach: Add pictures and choose music. Creates simple transitions automatically.

One True Media: Similar to Animoto.

Vuvox: Create timeline/collages of your photos. Add sound, links, and text.

Voicethread: Import slides, images, videos, documents, etc. and have viewers leave comments. You must be a member in order to comment.

__ Graphic Organizers/Note Taking __
Webspiration: Similar to Inspiration, but online. For now it is free. Somewhat limited because students must be 13 to create an account.

Bubblus: Create bubble webs.

Imagination Cubed: Not quite a graphic organizer, but like an online white board. Students can even invite others by email to join and collaborate.

EverNote: Take notes from any computer

Live Binders: Organize and share resources. Like an online binder.

__ Creative __
Glogster: Create online posters with graphics, music, videos, and more. Use the edu version in order to keep your "glogs" private and students protected.

@Wordle: Word collages. To save these, you will need to print them off, do a print screen, or use a screen capture tool (like jing) to take a picture.

GoAnimiate: Have students create their own animated cartoons.

Ujam: Read a poem or text...it will put your recording to music.

Pixlr: Like an online, free version of PhotoShop. Not as many options, but free.

Picnik: Similar to pixlr, but not so many options for free. Somewhat easier to use.

Dumpr: Create projects using photos (magazine covers, posters, etc). Similar to Big Huge Labs

__ Cellphones __
Cellphones as Teaching Tools: An interesting site that gives ideas how cellphones can be used in the classroom.

Poll Everywhere: Create a poll and respond by text or by using a computer.

Wiffiti: Set up a graffitti wall and post your replies by text or use the URL to post a message from the website.

__ Internet Research and Citation __
Website Evaluation: Learn what you should look for when evaluating websites.

EasyBib: Helps you cite your sources. Citation Machine is similar.

Boolify: Teach students about Boolean searching and how using the words and, or, not make their Internet searches more effective.

**__ Polling __**
Poll Everywhere: Create a poll and respond by text or by using a computer.

Google Docs: Use the form to create an online survey. The results are automatically set up in a spreadsheet for you. Also has other applications that allow multiple users to work on the same document at one time.

**__ Sound/Music __**
Soundzabound: Sounds and music to use in projects, podcasts, etc. Copyright safe. Access the free version by visiting Badgerlink and scrolling down to Soundzabound.

Audacity: A free program that can be downloaded to your computer (from our district technology site) to record voice, sounds, etc.

Ujam: Read a poem or text...it will put your recording to music.

Myna: An Aviary application. Mix sound clips with voice and edit them.

Ide@as: Music and video resources, along with lots of other valuable lessons and resources.