This document discusses presentation tools available through Web 2.0. It provides examples of tools like SlideShare and 280 Slides that allow users to create and share presentations for free online. These tools offer advantages like increased collaboration, engagement, and learning through hands-on work. However, there are also potential downsides like security and legal concerns when using free software in schools. Overall, the document examines how Web 2.0 presentation tools can help students develop skills while removing barriers like cost but that districts would need to address privacy and permission issues.

1. Web 2.0 Tool: Presentation Tools
C. MacDonald, 2/28/12

2. Web 2.0 Tools
Students today need to have the ability to learn and adapt to new
media. With this it is equally important to develop critical thinking
skills to have the ability to digest, select and aggregate content
appropriately — whether uploaded or downloaded from the Internet.
Some examples are listed below:
•Greater Collaboration,
•Improved Communication & Student Engagement
•Leading to Deeper Learning
•Higher Quality Hands-on Work

3. Web 2.0: Presentation Tools
With Web 2.0 there is a whole new dimension to the ability of
"show, don't tell"— you are able to share presentations
anytime, anywhere, with anyone you like.
Another advantage to using Web 2.0 presentation tools, you
can push the boundaries of traditional presentations, mix
things up, and make learning more engaging.

4. 280 Slides & SlideShare
SlideShare: http://www.slideshare.net/
280 Slides: http://280slides.com/
I created this presentation for FREE utilizing 280 Slides to create this
presentation and posted it to SlideShare for easy sharing with a
large audience, also for FREE!

5. Pros & Cons of Web 2.0 Tools
PROS:
CONS:
•Easy access, you to register for accounts, would need district
•Requires students don't
need to own a computer
and parent consent
and can work on it from
anywhere (school, library)
•Security, any creditianls submitted could be hacked
•Free to use
• Any legal concerns with utilizing *FREE* software for public
school usage
•Ability to teach students
how to create great
presentations without
having to purchase
software

7. SlideShare, Web 2.0 Presentations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icb-kCXOxMY&feature=player_embedded