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Collaborize Classroom is an online Web2.0 tool that allows teachers to facilitate and create distributed learning communities for their classes.  This is a forum for students to blog on questions from class and extend their learning beyond the classroom.

Hmmm, have never heard of this before, but I like the look of it! I think it's great that a site like this can offer a UDL twist to online work for students, while also cutting down on grading time for the teacher. As a TA this semester, I have finally seen firsthand the incredible amount of time that goes into grading! I never understood why teachers hated it so much, but...I do now! I'm sure most web 2.0 classroom discussion tools have this sort of tracking feature for grading purposes (like ELearning here at UNI, for example). I love that this is a free tool! I do wonder how successfully students would utilize threaded discussion or other online learning environments such as this one in K-6 environments. I think it would be fun to experiment with and perhaps do some serious research and publishing on the results of such an experiment. All about being a teacher-researcher, and this is certainly something I could see myself trying to bring into my own classroom, especially if I was ever teaching in a flipped classroom environment...

I like the setup of Collaborize Classroom and definitely see the advantages of using it in the classroom. Unfortunately, I think our students are overwhelmed with new LMS systems, web 2.0 tools, and websites that they would probably not be very receptive to this site. If CC was easily integrated into a LMS interface, then I would consider using it, but at this point I will keep it on my radar for future use.

For all of the online students, here is a list of Apps that may be of use for you! These apps are especially helpful for high school and college students who always seem to have their cell phone with them. I especially like Wolfram Alpha. If you haven't tried it, you should!

This is an article discussing a new Ipad App called "Spin" which allows students to hold a online, collaborative discussion while viewing multiple videos at once. This is said to be the new "Skype" allowing communication and interactive discussion to occur throughout the world with one application. Something for teachers to look into for their own classrooms one day! This application seems like it might have a future in our schools.

This looks like it has some great potential. I am going to have to check it out further.

This is a really cool App that will be very useful in Problem Based Learning environments because it is a great collaborative tool. Great Post Hannah!

Great tool to use in a classroom or even for teachers working together on a project. Could be used K-12 or higher ed. Great way to brainstorm.

This is a great FREE resource that discusses the idea of safe internet behavior. There are plenty of resources for the teacher to teach lessons that go along with an online game/component.

Online dice roller! Simple, but fun!  You never know when you need to roll a dice.  Works well with Smart Boards.

This website offers interactive educational activities and online games for teachers and homeschoolers.  I could use this to build ideas for different classroom activities.

VoiceThread can be used in a variety of ways, educationally. Clearly, use by those in post-secondary education (as done in Technology in Education) is a fun way to enhance online courses. K-12 teachers can also use VoiceThread to present ideas for their classrooms and dialogue with other teachers. Or, teachers could ask their students to participate in "flat classroom" projects, using VoiceThread to do presentations for and get feedback from other students across the globe. A dynamic, multi-use collaboration tool for anyone involved in education at any level.

PhotoPeach is a free online tools that allows the use of images, text, and music. PhotoPeach is an excellent tool for storytelling.

Prezi is a free online presentation tool that allows collaboration.

"As much as we all love online learning and utilizing technology in the classroom for the benefit of our students, there comes a time when the best way to teach a subject is to get your hands dirty and just make something." The first paragraph says it all. Three sites that have great ideas for hands on activities for kids. Appropriate for an age level. My kids love "How Stuff Works."

This is Dr. Z's Blog in which I use for a lot of online resources. He is such a great educator and includes a lot of useful tips and tricks for education.

Online video editing software

Wiggio is a completely free, online toolkit that makes it easy to work in groups. With Wiggio you can: - keep shared calendar (with text message reminders) - poll and so much more.

PLN's and resources to expand your community online

Audiobooks online

Shoot, upload, and edit videos online collaboratively.