EDUC 506 Sum12

This website allows you to create charts of various types. Then you can print them, embed them on a website, or share them through various other types of social media. It also has a gallery where you can view charts made by others.

A powerful tool for finding short clips for every class.

Prezi is a cloud-based presentation software that opens up a new world between whiteboards and slides. The zoomable canvas makes it fun to explore ideas and the connections between them. The result: visually captivating presentations that lead your audience down a path of discovery.

I've tried Prezi, but it takes a little while to get used to in the build mode and sizing. Presentations on Prezi are much more interesting than as a PPT.

I love Prezi and use it often...you totally beat me to it! :)

In my experience, students love creating word clouds using Wordle. It's pretty simple to use and students can change size, fonts, and colors to fit their preference.

Website to emphasis creativity in learning.

My blog on 2.0 classroom usage.

suziwhite@blogspot.com

Suzi, it looks like this link doesn't work.

Here is my blog post about the used of web 2.0 and the classroom.

A Web 2.0 service and an app on the apple store that allows for collaboration with your students using sticky notes put together in a mind map.

I was always a little apprehensive to start a blog, but it really was easier then expected. It would be fun to have students start a blog at the beginning of the year and see how it develops throughout the year. I also now feel more comfortable starting my own blog for parent communication.

My students are often surprised at how easy it is to set up a blog, Molly! I always utilized one when I taught 3rd and 4th grade. My students and parents loved it!

Shares examples of some great Web 2.0 tools that can make a positive impact in the lives of children

An internet safety site for parents and teachers.  Has ideas for teaching internet safety to your students/children.

Distance Learning Resource Network (DLRN) - This is the dissemination project for the Star Schools Program, a federally funded distance education program that helps small or isolated schools in rural areas use new technologies to offer courses to students, and professional development to teachers, that they could not otherwise provide. This Web site includes general information about distance education; instructional modules, enrichment activities and courses; summaries of current research; and online course-design tools....

This article discusses pros and cons of BYOD.

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A great study tool that can be developed by both students and teachers. It can be used for any subject imaginable.

Try this tool, to cast a large net in your searches. It picks up the latest news on whatever topic you are researching.

An interesting search engine. Here is another one that works pretty good InstaGrok http://www.instagrok.com/brochure.pdf