Web2.0+Tools

=Popular Web2.0 Tools=
 * internet programs that allow users to create, collaborate, share, and publish their works to an authentic audience.



= = =Web2.0 Teaching Tools=

=Web2.0: Cool Tools for Schools=

**What is Bloom's Digital Taxonomy? Click** **here to learn about the various levels on the digital pyramid. Plus, take time to view great resources on the site that link to such topics as Web2.0 tools, learning styles, internet safety, digital citizenship, and much more. Click on the tools shown on the pyramid above to link to the tool's website.**


 * ===// Audacity -// download this free software to record and edit sounds. For an easy installation and basic editing guide click here. Audacity also provides a more detailed manual for those who want to be serious podcasters. Check out the following blog entry about Recording with Audacity and Uploading a sound file.===


 * ===// Glogster // - Create an interactive, online multimedia poster with images, photos, drawings, videos, sounds, and text. ===


 * ===// Lino It //- online stickies; also // Wallwisher //===
 * ===//#1 Lino it and Wallwisher//: Online Stickies //Check out this website article to learn about the differences between the two online stickie sites.//===
 * ===Wallwisher - 105 Classroom Ideas (this would also work for Lino It.)===


 * ===//**Quizlet - a very easy-to-use tool that allows you to create your own flashcards.**//===
 * //Quizlet how-to guide//
 * ===// SpiderScribe // - a site for online mind mapping and brainstorming===
 * ===// SpiderScribe // - a site for online mind mapping and brainstorming===


 * ===// Storybird // - a tool for young learners where they can create an online book. This can be a collaborative activity. Children work to create a story to go with the images and illustrations that can be chosen from this site. Click Frequently Asked Questions to get answers to questions about using Storybird for your students.===
 * ===// Storybird for Schools // - A new literacy tool to inspire young writers and readers.===


 * ===// Storyjumper // - children of all ages will enjoy creating their own online storybook, choosing from a large collection of background scenes, props and more. Click on video tutorial for an fun way to learn how to use this fun site.===


 * ===// Tagxedo // - a program that creates word clouds into shapes. Check out the 101 Ways to Use Tagxedo. ===


 * ===// Tikatok // - (currently not accepting new registrations) - provides interactive story templates where children of all ages can be creatiive in writing and illustrating their own stories to publish online.===


 * ===//** TimeToast **- create interactive timelines and share on the web.//===


 * ===// Voicethread // - a slideshow tool that encourages conversations around uploaded images, videos, documents, and presentations The slideshow allows users to leave comments in 5 ways. Check out the easy-to-follow Voicethread Tutorials - a series of videos to show you how to create a voicethread and how to leave comments on other threads. For a more secure and controlled classroom environment educators should use Ed.Voicethread where the public cannot leave comments unless they are given permission by the teacher. Click on Ed.Voicethread to learn more.===


 * ===// Wordle // - a tool for creating word clouds from text. Need some ideas on how to use Wordle in the classroom? ===
 * ==== Check out 52 interesting ways to use Wordle. ====
 * ====More ways to use Wordle====

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 * ===// [|Voki] // - allows users to express themselves on the web by creating a talking avatar. You can use your own voice to record the message, select from several pre-programmed voices, or use the text-to-voice option.===
 * Creating avatars that motivate - Voki in the classroom