8.5 Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching & Learning


Choose the Right ToolIn previous Modules, you have explored Web 2.0 tools, and considered how a few might support teaching and learning in your own environment. Finding the right 2.0 to use in your blended environment can be a huge challenge as there are so many from which to select.

Peruse Finding the Right Tool. (The Table of Contents on the right side of the page will help guide you through the resource.)

After you have browsed the tools determine some that you might like to implement in a blended activity. Post at least one of your ideas here sharing how that tool will support teaching and learning activities in your own environment. (If you have tools that are not mentioned, please share them here as well.)

Be sure to come back and see some ideas your colleagues have shared - it may help extend your own ideas!

Directions for a Glossary Entry:

  1. Click on Add a new entry
  2. In the Concept area provide the name of the tool you are thinking about implementing
  3. In the Definition area share your idea for implementing it into your classroom and how it will support teaching & learning
  4. Scroll down and click on Save changes

Once you have completed this activity, you will be ready to move on to the next: 8.5.1 Apps & Tools for Various Devices (Optional)

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Zachary D. Baker

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Prezi

by Zachary D. Baker - Sunday, March 8, 2015, 9:54 PM
 
A great presentation software that is interactive and very professional for anyone looking to present a slide show. I like how it adds flavor and creativity to presentations. 
 

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Kegan M. Ball

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Google Drive

by Kegan M. Ball - Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 3:28 PM
 

Google Drive is the future. The way google docs gives you the ability to share with students, parents, or colleagues is amazing. The google doc is all online. This means that students don't have to worry about bring material back and fourth through email or thumb drives. Google docs puts all your needs for communicating, sharing, and presenting in to one organize area. I will be able to send hw or comment on student work with ease. This is a good way to stay connected with my students and it doesn't cost a thing!
 

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Corey J. Bell

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Google Docs

by Corey J. Bell - Monday, April 13, 2015, 10:36 PM
 

I really like how Google docs has the ability to be shared with others.  This will allow students to work on projects outside of the classroom without all having to be in the same place.  Other students will also be able to comment on each others work and help other students.  I will also be able to view and comment on my students work, without having them hand it in.  

 

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Rebecca J. Blasius

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LiveBinder

by Rebecca J. Blasius - Saturday, March 7, 2015, 1:44 PM
 

This would be a great way for students to stay organized and would be extremely helpful for research papers in my classroom. This is a site that allow students to put all their sources in one convenient location and what is nice is these sources will never be lost because they are online. This is a great tool that they can even use outside of the classroom that may be helpful in college or future jobs.