This document discusses three web-based tools that can support project-based learning: Audioboo(m), Fotobabble, and MindMeister. Audioboo(m) allows users to create and share audio clips across devices and social media to provide differentiated learning for auditory learners. Fotobabble enables users to create photo-based stories with audio, promoting visual and auditory learning as well as collaboration. MindMeister is a tool for online note-taking, messaging, information sharing, and project planning to facilitate collaboration, creativity, and presentation building.

1. Essential Web Tools for Project
Based Learning
AET/532
February 1, 2016
Professor Melinda Medina
Neil Farrell

2. Introduction
- Web-based tools help:
- support education and training
- enhance skills like communication,
productivity, critical thinking, and
collaboration

3. Three Web-based Tools
- Audioboo(m)
-Fotobabble
- Mindmeister

4. Audioboo(m)
• Features:
– Web-based and Mobile Platform
– Create and share audio clips
– Can be used on many portable devices (PCs, MACs)
– Can be shared via social media;
– Facebook and Twitter or I-Tunes

5. Audioboo(m)
How Audioboo(m) can be used in distance learning?
- Differentiated Learning – Auditory Learners
- Create lesson specific library of audio clips to be
accessed
- Create audio clips of classroom lessons (main
points)
- Students can create audio clips to share with class
and teacher
- Promotes communication and creativity

6. Fotobabble
- Features:
- Web-Based and Mobile Platform
- Uses Photos and Audio to create stories
- Can be run over Facebook
- Can be utilized by students or instructors

7. Fotobabble
How Fotobabble can be used in distance learning?
- Differentiated Learning – Visual and Auditory Learners
- Introductions of audience and instructor
- Create picture and audio projects to share with class
- Promotes creativity and collaboration

8. MindMeister
- Features:
- Web-Based and mobile platforms
- Can be used on various platforms; Windows, MAC or
Linux
- Ability to:
- Take notes
- Send messages
- Share information
- Plan and organize projects/meetings

9. MindMeister
How MindMeister can be used in Distance Education?
- Ability to share ideas
- Promotes teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to create presentations
- Promotes creativity
- Ability to use:
- icons, images and videos

10. References
• Byrne, R. (2010, June 4). Fotobabble-Turn Pictures into Audio
Stories. Retrieved January 29, 2016, from
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/06/fotobabble-turn-
pictures-into-audio.html#.
• Giacomantonio, L. (2013, August 13). 5 Ways to Use
Audioboo in your classroom. Retrieved January 29, 2016,
from https://blog.edmodo.com/2013/08/13/5-
ways-to-use-audioboo-in-your-classroom/

11. References
• Online Mind Mapping. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2016,
from https://www.mindmeister.com
• Rowan, B. (2013, November 7). 5 Useful Free Web Tools for
Project Based Learning Assignments. Retrieved January 28,
2016, from http://www.emergingtech.com/2013/11/5-useful-
free-web-tools-for-project-based-learning-assignments/