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This is Ann S. Michaelson's blog, Teaching English using web 2.0. In Ann's blog, she talks about incorporating Web 2.0 tools and applications with students in her International English class. There are great posts about how to use different applications, such as blogs and WebNote, as well as ideas for 1:1 classroom activities. As a future English teacher, I am always interested in learning new ways to use Web 2.0 in my classroom. In addition to presenting different tools, Ann also considers how to teach English as a second language.

I really like this blog. I really like her ideas about incorporating web 2.0 into an ESL classroom. Whether it be ESL or just a traditional English classroom, I think that using web 2.0 is a promising way to engage students in learning English.

I like the web 2.0 tools Michaelson introduced in her blog such as Webnotes, Timeline and he vocabulary builder VocabAhead. The webnotes is kind like a combination of google document, google reader and diigo.I think it's convenient for both teachers and students to get useful resources, organize and share them. Although the free version limit the functions, it is still worth trying. The timeline tools is a good one can be used in history course. Using timeline to display flow chart in powerpoint is also a good choice. I like VocabAhead best. It explains words by using image, voice and example sentence. Thus, it makes students much easier to understand a new word and know how to apply in real situation. I think it's a good tool can be used in English class. Thanks for sharing the blog to us.

This is the collection of online tools and applications. It's convenient to find the tools that you need by looking at the sidebar distribution list. Highly recommend!

There are alot great sites with 2.0 tools out there. This is one of them. These sites are really helpful.

This is a great place to visit! Here is a list of online tools and applications that we can use. There are so many pages to look at. I never realized how many Web 2.0 tools there are out there! My mind has been blown!

Tools teachers can use in their classroom - a very nice collection of applications and/or software for teachers. Although some of the applications are older Web2.0 tools, they still prove to be highly useful and effective in the classroom. Really cool aggregate resource site for tools you might need someday!

I think this is good app collection. I believe it is very useful because the site explain a little bit how to use the apps

Site with full of link about apps and free application. Most of them are games.

This is a great visual that shows iPad applications at the various levels of the revised Bloom's Taxonomy.

Capzles is an online social storytelling tool and online timeline maker. Through Capzles, you can also share photos, videos, text, music and documents easily. Using the online application, students can create digital storytelling tools using photos and videos to illustrate and enhance text-based stories, such as literature or historical accounts. The possibilities are endless, and all up to the creativity of the students!

Gamification is the use of game design techniques and mechanics to solve problems and engage audiences. Typically gamification applies to non-game applications and processes (also known as "funware"), in order to encourage people to adopt them. Gamification works by making technology more engaging, by encouraging users to engage in desired behaviors, by showing a path to mastery and autonomy, and by taking advantage of humans' psychological predisposition to engage in gaming. (definded by wikipedia). This is a blog that introduces how use gamification in education and business. It also provides some sources and tools.

Google+ is a social networking application that is relatively new and is gaining popularity. A major feature is circles. With circles Google+ allows the user to set friends into circles that have the same grouping such as Work & Teachers.

I am not sure if I would use this in a higher education environment. Students at that level use a lot of social networking already and I'm not sure this would be a benefit in the classroom.

This wiki is basically a collection of different technology platforms and applications that are common in education and gives you resources about how you can incorporate them into your classroom.

Symbaloo is your personal online desktop. Create links to all of your favorite websites, blogs, news, and other Web 2.0 applications on a single page. This can be used to create and centralize your professional learning network or personal learning environment.

This is a cool idea, its simple and clean. This would be a great tool to use to make your PLN. I have done a PLN with google but I did not like it and have not used but I could see my self and students using Symbaloo. I also see this as a tool for student with special needs. If a student who has problem with fine motor skills typing or a mouse would be hard but if they had a touch screen tablet or computer they could set this up and have their favorite sits at the touch of their fingers.

Blogs about teaching students with new tools.

This is the first time I have seen this blog. I believe this is a great way for educators to learn new ways to incorporate new tools into their classrooms. It seems to update often, and I plan on viewing this resource in the future, because of the interesting topics that are being blogged about.

I've been following this blog and I also follow her on twitter. She has some great ideas and I really enjoy reading her posts.

Spicynodes is a web 2.0 application that is designed for creating mindmaps. This site is a very interactive way map out information. You are also able to save your mindmaps to your account so that you can come back to them. It reminds me of Prezi with a different twist.

I really like this site Mikael. It reminds me of the Inspiration software - but free! This would be great for schools to use who do not purchase that software. Mindmaps are a great organizational tool both for students and teachers, I can definitely see myself using this source in the future.

A free service that reads the content of popular websites to you. You can subscribe to popular sites across twelve different categories. This can be used for special needs learners; particularly those with visual impairments.

Vocalize is an application that reads Web content. This can be one of several tools useful for learners with visual impairments.

Tips from an educator on how to use web 2.0 tools in the classroom to help meet the needs of students..

This is a great resource for educators learning how technology is being integrated into the classroom. The author of this blog is a high school teacher who integrates Google Apps and cloud-based applications in their classroom. The site is updated every so often providing tips, resources, and tools that are working well in the class.