This document lists and briefly describes 31 different Web 2.0 tools. It provides the name, URL, and a one sentence description of each tool. Some of the tools highlighted include Evernote for creating notes and lists, Google Docs for online documents, Twitter for microblogging, Dropbox for online file storage, and Prezi as an alternative to PowerPoint presentations. The document serves to introduce a variety of free Web 2.0 tools that can be used for education purposes.

1. TOP 30(ISH) WEB 2.0 TOOLS
Andy Cunningham
@cunningandy

2. 1. EVERNOTE
• http://www.evernote.com
• The ULTIMATE list/note creator
• Syncs across all of your devices
• Easy to share via Twitter, Facebook, Email or URL
• Uses:
• Notes
• To-Do Lists
• Grocery List
• Introductory Video

3. 2. GOOGLE DOCS
• http://docs.google.com
• Online Documents, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Forms and Drawings
• Eliminates problem of multiple file versions
• Easily share documents via email or URL
• Customizable levels of privacy and editing
• Google Docs in the Classroom Presentation

4. 3. TWITTER
• http://twitter.com
• Micro-blogging tool (140 character limit)
• Connect with like-minded educators from across the globe
• Create your own Personal Learning Network (PLN)
• Professional Development where and when you want it
• Example Twitter Feed

5. 4. DROPBOX
• http://www.dropbox.com
• Online storage for any files (free up to 2GB)
• Syncs across all devices (access your files anywhere)
• Eliminates need for Memory Sticks
• Share files via URL in Public Folder
• Share entire folders with others
• Dropbox Intro Video

6. 5. PREZI
• http://prezi.com/
• The Zooming Presentation Tool
• PPTs evil arch enemy
• Example Presentation

7. 6. ANIMOTO
• http://animoto.com/
• Quick, easy video creator
• Download, share or embed in multiple formats
• Free account = up to a 30 second video
• Example Video

8. 7. DELICIOUS
• http://delicious.com/
• Online Bookmarking Tool
• Network with your PLN
• Tag your bookmarks for easy searching
• Stack bookmarks into similar groups
• Example Delicious Account

9. 8. PINTEREST
• http://pinterest.com/
• Online Pinboard (Visual Bookmarking Tool)
• Share ideas through picture and weblinks
• Follow others and pin your favourite ideas to your own boards
• Sort your pins by:
• Education
• Crafts
• Food
• Humour
• Example Board

10. 9. SCREENR
• http://www.screenr.com/
• Screen-casting tool
• Create instructional videos or lectures
• Easily share via URL, download or Youtube
• Viewers can watch on any device
• Example Screencast
• How to use screenr

11. 10. PRIMARYPAD
• http://primarypad.com/
• Easy to use backchannel tool
• aka Etherpad, Titanpad, etc…
• Start channel in seconds
• Share via URL or email
• Embed into a page
• Export conversation in multiple formats
• Watch video of the conversation
• Example PrimaryPad

12. 11. LIVEBINDERS
• http://www.livebinders.com
• Online Binder Tool
• Create sections and pages
• Pages include embedded versions of websites
• Keep resources in one handy place
• Example LiveBinder

13. 12. WALLWISHER
• http://www.wallwisher.com/
• Online Notice Board
• Share link via URL
• Great way to survey students
• Example Wallwisher

14. 13. TAGXEDO
• http://www.tagxedo.com/
• Word Cloud Generator – my favourite
• Use custom designs
• Customize:
• Shape
• Color
• Theme
• Font
• Word Selection

15. 14. VUVOX
• http://www.vuvox.com
• Timeline style presentation
• Embed text, multimedia and weblinks
• Connects directly with Flickr, SmugMug and Picasa
• Vuvox Example

16. 15. NEXTUP
• http://nextup.info/
• Keep your meeting running on schedule
• Create an agenda with time allotments
• Visual timer on board
• Give it a try!

17. 16. PICNIC
• http://www.picnik.com/app
• Easy to use photo editor
• Modify, correct and decorate photographs
• Moving to Google April 19, 2012

18. 17. THISISSAND
• http://thisissand.com/
• Gravity based sand art
• Try it NOW!

19. 18. AVIARY
• http://advanced.aviary.com/
• Suite of online software:
• Image Editor
• Music Creator
• Screen Capture
• Audio Editor
• More…
• Learn more here

20. 19. BLABBERIZE
• http://blabberize.com/
• Hilarious audio to picture creator
• Add an element of fun to speeches and poetry
• Need a microphone
• Beware of inappropriate content
• Blabberize Example

21. 20. VOICETHREAD
• http://voicethread.com/
• Leave audio or video comments on a slideshow
• Authentic feedback for students or teachers
• Free account = limited storage, no export
• Voicethread Example

22. 21. BUBBL.US
• https://bubbl.us/
• Online brainstorming/mind-mapping tool
• Easy to manipulate
• Print or export as a picture (jpg and png)

23. 22. POLL EVERYWHERE
• http://www.polleverywhere.com/
• Online polling website – MC or open-ended
• Respond via computer or text message
• Embed live poll in PPT slide or Prezi
• Share via URL, Twitter, Facebook, Blog or Email
• Pay accounts have additional tracking options
• Poll Everywhere Example

24. 23. COOLTEXT
• http://cooltext.com/
• Online Logo Creator
• Excellent for title pages or web pages
• Numerous styles, also customizable

25. 24. MOTIVATOR
• http://bighugelabs.com/motivator.php
• Create your own motivational posters

26. 25. XTRANORMAL
• Text to movie tool
• Create dialogue, select scenery, characters and actions
• Free to publish online, more pay options
• Xtranormal Introduction

27. 26. SYMBALOO
• http://www.symbaloo.com/
• Bookmark homepage
• Visual method for bookmarking
• Keeps important sites in one place
• Homepage for students
• Group research websites
• Symbaloo Example

28. 27. WIKISPACES
• http://www.wikispaces.com/
• Collaborative webpage creator
• Customize levels of editability
• Intro to Wikis
• Wikispaces Example

29. 28. GLOGSTER
• http://edu.glogster.com/
• Online Multimedia Posters
• Great alternative to PPT
• Teachers can create classes (pay account)
• Manage up to 50 student accounts
• Glogster Example

30. 29. FUR.LY
• http://fur.ly/
• URL Shortener
• Shortens multiple URLs into one single URL
• Customize the URL
• Great for research projects (differentiation)
• Fur.ly Example - http://fur.ly/0/onlinecomiccreators

31. 30. ZAMZAR
• http://zamzar.com/
• Online File Converter
• Converts just about anything
• Upload or link to file you wish to convert
• Download link via email

32. 31. SLIDESHARE
• http://www.slideshare.net/
• Online presentation sharing site
• Search through thousands of presentations
• Share via email, download or embed your presentation
• Slideshare Example