This document introduces several free Web 2.0 tools that can be used in middle school classrooms including Big Huge Labs, Piktochart, QR Code Monkey, and Animoto. It provides descriptions of each tool's features and limitations. Several curriculum connections are outlined for each tool, such as using Big Huge Labs to create trading cards in English Language Arts or using Piktochart to create timelines in History.

1. Middle School Technology Tools:
Web 2.0 in the Heart of Education
Discovering Big Huge Labs,
Piktochart,

2. About Me
Former English Language
Arts Teacher
Middle School Librarian
Reader & Technology Lover!

3. Why Web 2.0?
21st Century Learners
Technology
FREE!

4. Big Huge Labs
http://www.bighugelabs.com

5. About Big Huge Labs
Features
• Education account
• Templates
• Customizable
Limitations
• Sometimes blocked
• Email needed
without Education
account

6. Curriculum Connection #1 – Trading Cards
• Research & identify
prominent/relatable
figures
• SOL: English Language
Arts 6.9c (technology as
a tool)

7. Curriculum Connection #2 – Magazine Covers
• Creative & fun
• Events, locations, and
more
• Headings/Subheadings

8. Curriculum Connection #3 – Motivational Posters
• Taglines
• Quotes
• Inspiration, Parody
• Announcements

9. Piktochart
http://www.piktochart.com

10. About Piktochart
Features
• Customizable
• Social media
sharing
• Free education
Limitations
• Limited uploads
• Low resolution
• Watermark on free

11. Curriculum Connection #1 – Timeline
• Significant events and
prominent figures
• SOL: US History II.1c
(sequencing events)

12. Curriculum Connection #2 – Data Report
• Organize information
• Visualize data

13. Curriculum Connection #3 – Posters
• Advertise and promote
• Visual appeal

14. QR Code Monkey
http://www.qrcode-monkey.com

15. About QR Code Monkey
Features
• Change color, add
logo/picture
• Deletes after a day
• Interactive
Limitations
• Need a QR code
reader
• Monitor student use
• Network access

16. Curriculum Connection #1 – Identification
• Explore and identify
• Connections
• SOL: Life Science LS.4c
(plant identification)

17. Curriculum Connection #2 – Scavenger Hunt
• Orientation/Tours
• Locations
• Link video with
content

18. Curriculum Connection #3 – Book Trailers
• Link books
• Connect content

19. Animoto
http://www.animoto.com

20. About Animoto
Features
• Easy to use
• Multiple variations
• Cloud hosting
• Educator account
Limitations
• 30 second videos
• Limited educator
account time
• No downloads

21. Curriculum Connection #1 – Demonstrations
• Step-By-Step
• How-To
• SOL: Mathematics 8.9
(3D Model)

22. Curriculum Connection #2 – Book Trailers
• Spark interest
• Make connections
• Generate predictions
S.A. Bodeen’s The Raft

23. Curriculum Connection #3 – Presentations
• Unique sharing
• Collaboration
• Visualize/Auditory

24. Questions/Share
cball022@odu.edu

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