Gaggle is an online communication tool for teachers and students that allows for email, blogs, message boards, texting, and digital lockers. It facilitates collaboration through features like homework drop boxes, calendars, and chat rooms. Gaggle also enables social learning through blogs, chat rooms, and social media walls. The platform is designed with student safety in mind through spam and virus protection, content filtering, and controlled communication features.

1. GaggleSafe Online Communication Tools for Teachers and StudentsBy: Jan Abernethyhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/dalbera/2738451853/

2. CommunicationGaggle EmailGaggle BlogsMessage BoardsParent AccountsGaggle SMS Textinghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/dailypic/1459055735/

3. CollaborationDigital LockersHomework Drop BoxesGaggle Integrated CalendarChat RoomsGaggle Officehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/fncll/145149313/

4. Social LearningGaggle EmailGaggle BlogsSocial Learning WallChat RoomsGaggle Tubehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/hcplebranch/4911611848/

5. SafetyCIPA and COPPA compatibleComprehensive Spam and Virus ProtectionAnti-Pornography ScannerControlled CommunicationContent Filteringhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/wsdot/4407197290/