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You're not the only one who finds Web 2.0 tools confusing! It's a worldwide problem, and the European Union comes to the rescue.

Note that the Daring Librarian suggests beginning with a wiki for ease in creating a presence on the Web. Great idea for class website. "I turned to The Daring Librarian for insights and had the opportunity to interview her alter ego, Gwyneth Anne Jones, one of the Library Journal's Movers & Shakers of 2011. Gwyneth works as teacher-librarian in Laurel, Maryland, and serves on the ISTE Board of Directors. Widely recognized in the Web 2.0 circuit, Gwyneth is known for her outgoing presence and professional generosity. She calls herself an "enthusiastic champion of transliteracy, creative commons, open source, shameless sharing" and "fearless fighter of filters!""

Top 3 Web 2.0 for Collaboration

Note that "a stereotypical "WebQuest" sees a team of students accessing Web sites . . .

Alan Levine's contribution to Web 2.0 digital storytelling

Suggestions for teaching students the value of networking

Don't forget readability. You can use Web generator that I"ve linked in Diigo.

Helping students learn with the tools they are already using . . . AUPs need updating --- http://www.cosn.org/Initiatives/Web2/AUPGuide/tabid/8139/Default.aspx

"The latest Ofsted Study from the UK supports Bennett's observation: Students are more competent and confident digital citizens when they are specifically trained how to respond to online experiences that make them feel uncomfortable. Light filtering support with training helps children learn to protect themselves and use the Web wisely more than massive block-out filtering."

Amazing timeline project with contributions from around the world. Laurie Halse Anderson's Fever 1793 is "creative nonfiction" about the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia in 1793.

Really cool news aggregator

Talking avatars you create!

Make a trail with websites . . .

Trailfire + Voki mashup -- create a talking avatar that you can add to websites, place on websites you want kids to research and then create a tour guide-led tour.

Tom March and Bernie Dodge were originators of the WebQuest. This is Tom's site and the quality control is evident with ratings according to a strict rubric that requires an inquiry task that is transformative.

Another Comic Generator

Some new tools . . .

Karen recommends - can even send voice messages for group members

Animoto is the easiest way possible to create music videos from you slides. Every presentation came become a celebration! Check it out! Heads-Up: May take a few days to receive your free educators account so plan accordingly.

Good source for learning to use direct quotes effectively -- valuable for Position Paper