The document discusses Web 2.0 tools and their benefits for education. Web 2.0 tools allow users to share information and collaborate in a student-centered way. They promote the 4Cs of modern education: communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. Using Web 2.0 tools aligns teaching with frameworks like P21 and NETS.S that emphasize facilitating student learning, using digital tools to explore real-world issues, collaborative reflection, and engaging students in various environments. Web 2.0 tools enhance interaction, provide access to learning resources, and allow for individualized learning styles. Examples of Web 2.0 tools mentioned include Animoto, Socrative, Kahoot, and Wikis.

1. Using Web 2.0 Tools
Brittany Falbo
August, 6th 2015
American College of Education

2. What Are Web 2.0 Tools?
Web 2.0 tools are web-based applications that
allow users to share information, student-
centered, and allow for collaboration.
(Juskeviciene & Kurilovas, 2013).
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3. Why Web 2.0 Tools?
According to the P21 framework, today’s
students need a learning environment that
promotes the 4 C’s:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Creativity
(Tucker, 2014)

4. Why Web 2.0 Tools?
• The 4 C’s are the key to creating a classroom
that is effective in motivating and engaging
21st century learners.
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5. Why Web 2.0 Tools?
• According to the National Education Technology
Standards for Students (NETS.S), all teachers
should meet the following indicators:
– Teachers are facilitators of student learning and
creativity
– Students should use digital tools to explore real-
world issues and solve problems
– Collaborative tools should be used to promote
student reflection
– Teachers should actively engage students in face to
face and virtual environments.
– Digital age learning and assessments should be
developed.
(Tucker, 2014)

6. Benefits of Using
Web 2.0 Tools in
your classroom
• Allows learning to occur anywhere and at any
time
• Enhances interaction with other learners
• Allows for access to a wide range of learning
resources
• Allows for various learning styles to
individualize learning
(Juskeviciene & Kurilovas, 2013)

7. Web 2.0 Tools
– Animoto
– Collaborative
classroom
– Socrative
– Kahoot
– PhET
– Boards2go
– Gliffy
– Flickr
– Edmodo
– Wikis
– Virtual Field Trips
– Prezi
– Classroom 2.0
– Storybird
There are many web 2.0 tools to help teachers to
align their curriculum according to the NETS.S
and the P21 framework, such as:

8. References
Jeskeviciene, A., Kurilovas, E. (2013). On
recommending web 2.0 tools to personalize
learning. Information on Education. (13)1, 17-31.
Tucker, S. (2014). Transforming pedagogies:
Integrating 21st century skills and web 2.0
technology. Turkish Online Journal of Distance
Education. (15)1, 166-173.