The document introduces various online tools for teaching and learning, including Diigo, Google Reader, Mindmeister, Wikispaces, Animoto, Goodreads, Ning, and Twitter, explaining their functionalities and benefits. Each tool is described with its URL, core features, and suggestions for educational uses. The aim is to guide educators in leveraging these resources to enhance collaboration, creativity, and information management.

1. Explore and Discover:Teaching and Learning Websites from the AASLAhniwa FerrariOnline Resources ConsultantWashington State LibraryFirst Tuesdays02 March 2010

2. What We’ll Explore:DiigoGoogle ReaderMindMeisterWikispacesAnimotoGoodReadsNingTwitter

3. Diigo: What is it?http://www.diigo.comAn online bookmarking tool, much like Del.icio.us.Advanced annotation,highlighting, sharing,and archiving functions.

4. Diigo: How is it useful?

5. Diigo: How is it useful?

6. Diigo: How is it useful?Find, join, and create groups to sharelinks with colleagues and peers.Archive pages forpermanent retention.View Diigo notes fromother users on the web.

7. Google Reader: What is it?http://www.google.com/reader/An RSS / Feed reader with some socialfunctionality, via your Google account.Tag, star, share, like, note,and do other things withyour favorite online newsand blog posts.

8. Google Reader: How is it useful?

9. Google Reader: How is it useful?Google accounts are probably one ofthe most ubiquitous things on the web.Share stories with your “followers” andview stories they have shared.Find similar stories and similar blogs,all based on your reading tastes.

10. MindMeister: What is it?http://www.mindmeister.com/Mindmeister is a free online mind-mapping tool.

11. MindMeister: How is it useful?It’s free mind-mapping software!Easy to integrate images, notes, links,attach files, and collaborate.Save maps to .pdf or image files.

12. What is a mind map good for anyway?Mind maps can be used for: Problem Solving

13. Outline / Framework Design

14. Anonymous collaboration.

15. Marriage of words and visuals.

16. Individual expression of creativity.

17. Condensing material into a concise and memorable format.

18. Team building or synergy creating activity.

19. Enhancing work morale.More ideas and articles:http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/

20. Wikispaces: What is it?http://www.wikispaces.com/If you want a wiki (or lots of wikis),and you want it to be free,and easy to use, and all online …… Wikispaces is a good way to go!

21. Wikispaces: How is it useful?

22. Why a wiki?A wiki is a website where users can add, remove, and edit every page using a web browser. It's so terrifically easy for people to jump in and revise pages that wikis are becoming known as the tool of choice for large, multiple-participant projects.via O’Reilly Media:http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2006/07/07/what-is-a-wiki.html

23. Things to do with your wiki:Work collaboratively and from a distance on projects and documents.Create a resource portal, pathfinder, or other kind of subject guide.Brainstorm, plan, and work together; separate projects into small working groups and watch it all come together on the wiki.

24. Animoto: What is it?http://animoto.com/Turn your photos & videos into pure amazing.Animoto automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique video pieces from your photos, video clips and music. Fast, free and shockingly easy.

25. Animoto: How is it useful?Top Ten Reasons to visit UC Libraries:http://animoto.com/play/R8Hu3UXPeuQMlvTw6tArCQOne-click remix.Share to Facebook, YouTube, Twitter …Embed on your website.30-second videos are free; pay for longer videos or better resolution.

26. Animoto: How is it useful?Promote your library’s events, products, or core services.Use to market your summer reading program. Use it to educate!

27. GoodReads: What is it?Keep track of what you’re reading, what your friends are reading, what your friend’s friends …… keep track of what EVERYONE is reading, read their reviews, find new books, see what’s hot, see what people are looking forward to, and more.