Learning is moved beyond the classroom walls using Web 2.0 tools...stimulating student curiosity while learning.
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Web 2.0 tools are increasing exponentially in number on the Internet. Almost all of the tools are free and require only an email address and a login name with a password. These tools, used in subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, can increase student involvement and engagement. Students using these applications have opportunities to manipulate, collaborate, construct, and create. Students are motivated because communication is participative and two-way.
Universal Tools:
Collaborative Tools
Computer Utilities
Content Sharing
Conversations
Social Bookmarks
Reference - Resources
Subject-specific integration:
General Curricula
Pre-K – Grade 2
Fine Arts
Language Arts
Language Development (Languages other than English)
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Featured Web 2.0 tools:
Firefox and Firefox Add-ons
ZamZar
Resizr
Jing
Google Docs
Wikis
Educational CyberPlayGround
Audacity
Flicr
Picnik
VoiceThread
Animoto
One True Media
Fliggo and Flickr Video
Tiny chat
Delicious
Meet the Author - Patsy Lanclos:
After more than four decades as an educator, Patsy is a knowledge architect. She is a technology consultant providing professional development, technology planning and technology assessment for schools and districts nationally as well as internationally. She has taught at the University of Houston at Clear Lake. Patsy served as the Coordinator of Secondary Instructional Technology in Houston, Texas. She has received four Computer World-Smithsonian Laureate awards for innovative practices in education. Patsy was selected as the first Technology coordinator of the Year award for the state of Texas and chosen as an Apple Distinguished Educator.
