2. What is Web 2.0?
According to Wikipedia, “Web 2.0 is commonly associated
with web applications that facilitate interactive information
sharing...and collaboration on the World Wide Web.”
Facebook
Twitter
Youtube
Wikis
Social
Bookmarking
Blogs
4. Tips
Use technology when it fits – not just for the sake of
using technology.
You do NOT have to be the expert – give students time
to play and they will amaze you.
Give students choices in how they present their learning.
This allows them to work to their strengths. (McTighe &
O’Connor, 2005; Tomlinson & McTighe, 2006; Nunley,
2006)
5. www.wordle.net
“Beautiful Word Clouds”
Great for interpersonal or visual learning styles.
Free, no sign up.
www.tagxedo.com
Can form words into pictures.
Can save and download image.
6. Ideas
Vocabulary, literary concepts
Describing people, places, important ideas, etc.
Finding overused words in compositions
Activity for guessing excerpts from books, quotes
and essay
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9. Pros
Students can add different media such as audio, video,
pictures, links to other glogs or websites, etc.
Promotes creativity and individuality.
Students can work at home or at school.
Cons
Students can get distracted.
Sometimes can be confusing – need to practice first.
11. Pros
Students can make videos from home or school without being
knowledgeable in video editing.
Promotes creativity and individuality.
Can download and add to glogster and other media.
Has comment and rating features so it can be used as a
collaboration or discussion tool.
Cons
Text is limited to 2 lines.
Images must be downloaded to computer first and
then uploaded.
Takes about an hour to save and view the final
project.
