This document summarizes various Web 2.0 tools for collaboration, communication, and creativity. It describes word clouds, graphic organizers, digital storytelling, audio/visual tools, blogs, websites, comic strips, homework tools, quizzes, videoconferencing, screenshots, and emphasizes that these resources are easy to use, foster collaboration and imagination, and support learning.

1. Web 2.0
Interactive Web
Collaboration
Communication
Imagination

2. Presenters:
Sarah Wentworth; K-12 Library Media Specialist
Kathleen Bishop; K-12 Technology Coordinator
Greenville Consolidated School
Fans of Web 2.0

3. Word Clouds
Visual representation of text data
•Enter in any word at least 5 times to make it appear larger
•Use quotation marks or a hyphen between two + letter words
•Users can “see” the connection between words and phrases
Wordle
ABCYA
Tagxedo
Tagul

4. Word Cloud Example –
Wordle

5. Graphic Organizer
Visual representations of knowledge, concepts, or ideas
•Allows users to break down concepts
•Create a “main idea” bubble and then hook on connecting ideas
•Access bookmarks/favorites from any computer
•Design interactive slideshows
Bubbl.us
Spicy Nodes
Diigo
Popplet
Prezi

6. Graphic Organizer Example –
Bubbl.us

7. Digital Storytelling
Creative form using online tools to bring stories to life
•Computer-based images or PDF of scanned self-
illustrations
•Compatible with most word-processing
•Uses recorded narration
•Generally stories are 2-10 minutes long
Storybird
Storyjumper

8. A/V & Visual
Create and share multimedia posters online
•Text, photos, videos, graphics, sounds, drawings, data files
•Great for presentations, book reports, and research projects
Gloster
Audioboo

9. Blog
Online journal that may contain links to outside sites
•Personal use – thoughts, feelings, daily encounters
•Classroom use – ongoing and upcoming projects
•“Follow” other users with same/interesting lifestyles
•40 characters in length to unlimited space to write
Tumblr
WordPress
Twitter

10. Website/Webpage
Design entire website with interactive tabs and
links and/or single webpage to showcase materials
•User-friendly
•Easy to navigate
•Step-by-step tutorials/instructions
•Personal use and/or educational purpose
Weebly
Wiki Spaces
Webs

11. Comic Strips
Creative expressions to tell a story
•Great for writing dialog between characters
•Various settings and scenes to select from
•Interactive feedback from teachers to students
Pixton
Bitstips
ToonDooSpaces

12. Comic Strip Example –
Pixton

13. Homework Tools & Resources
From citation generators to digital dropboxes
•Create MLA and APA citation for bibliographies
•Web-based word processing in “real-time”
•Apps that organize assignments and due-dates
•Apps that allow for collaboration between student and teachers
•Access materials from anywhere using digital dropbox
Easybib
Primary Pad
MyHomework
Teachers.io
Evernote
Dropbox

14. Quiz & Term Paper Resources
Study guides and tools for students and teachers
•Content subject/core areas
•AP curriculum/classes
•User-generated materials
•Flashcards, vocabulary, multiple choice, essays
•Plagiarism detection device
Quizlet
Quia
QuizStar
Turnitin

15. Videoconferencing
Face-to-face video/audio chat in “real time”
•Free subscription – no calling plan needed
•Single and multiple video calls
•Long-distance learning
•Collaboration
Skype
FaceTime
Google Video Chat
OoVoo Chat

16. Interactive Screenshots
Capture anything you see on your computer screen
•Capture an image to share
•Create a video with voice narration
•Upload to Screencast.com, Flicker, and YouTube
•Great tool for providing step-by-step instructions
Jing

17. Wrap Up
Web 2.0 tools and resources are at our fingertips
•Mac and PC compatible programs
•Easy to navigate through
•Upload to social networking sites
•Builds communication and collaboration
•Limitless imagination of creativity
•K-12 user friendly
•Provides long-distance learning possibilities

18. The End
• Questions
• Exploration