Useful Web 2.0 Tools

Useful Web 2.0 Tools By Jessica Garabedian

Index of Web 2.0 tools:

According to http://www.go2web20.net/ ,
mySchoolog is an online service that primary, high school and university students can organize their school life online. They can save their notes, to-dos, files and schedule. They can export data and carry with them. Also students can access their mySchoolog account from home, school and everywhere... It's all comfortable usage and practical navigation designed for students. Mobile access is available too.

How a teacher may use myschoolog:
Long Term Projects
Help students organize their time
Create a virtual calendar for due dates
Allow students to save their work in one, convenient location
Allow for students to access their work from ANY place with internet access

Specific Long Term Projects
Research Papers
History of Math, Mathematicians, Theorems, Formulas,…..etc.
Syllabus
Organize due dates for a semester, marking period,….etc.

Other uses:
Saves file space (it’s virtual)
Aids in organization
No loose papers
Accessible from anywhere with internet access

According to http://www.go2web20.net , Engrade is a free online grade book that allows teachers to manage their classes online as well as post grades, assignments, attendance, and upcoming homework online for students and parents to see. Engrade is free and easy to use. Join over 60,000 teachers, parents, and students using Engrade today.

How a teacher may use engrade:
Customize grading scales
Create weighted assignments
Attendance tracking
Homework calendar
Printable student reports
Online student reports are also offered

Specific Features:
Private and Secure
Password Protected
Privacy Guarantee
Efficient
Progress reports can be printed, e-mailed, or viewed upon log on
Upcoming assignments/due dates can be posted
Accessible
Students/Parents/Teachers
Each student is assigned a unique password that can be used to access their up-to-date grades, attendance, and HW progress
Student grades/attendance can be automatically e-mailed to parents!

Other Uses:
Maintain student focus
Up-to-date reports are always available for parents
Maintain parental contact effortlessly
Phone calls are no longer as necessary
Engrade allows parents to look up students progress on their own time
Keep administration in touch with you
Special feature allow administrators in your building to monitor the progress of your students

According to http://www.go2web20.net , Simplify your connected life the way only YackPack's patented interface can. See at a glance who is in the 'office', and hold a conversation as if you're right there - no 'calling', no 'composing a message', no 'opening a chat window' - just instant, effortless communication

How a teacher may use yackpack:
Grade student work, giving quality feedback and answering questions while saving time.
Give assignments for oral practice as well as speaking and presentation skills.
Offer encouragement on assignments.
Discuss topics as a class, as staff, as a district, and with other educators.
Collaborate with other classrooms around the world in real time.

Specific Uses
Distance Education
Students can converse with other students around the world about different topics being discussed in class
Students can compare their learning styles to those of other students
Interviews
Students can speak in real time with mathematicians, researchers, inventors, professors, doctors…etc
Students can record these interviews and put together research papers on what they have learned

Other Uses:
Motivates students
Exposes students to people they otherwise would have no means to communicate with
Provides teachers with a classroom free of time limits
Allows students to explore on their own time
Strengthens students communication and collaboration skills

Thank You!
All information was taken from the website http://www.go2web20.net/
This website has numerous other Web 2.0 tools that are not mentioned in my presentation.
If you have questions, please contact me at the following e-mail address: [email_address]

Useful Web 2.0 Tools

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