There are a tremendous amount of websites out there now (usually referred to as web 2.0) which allow users to create content. You're actually on one right now…a blog. With all of these resources, they offer tremendous promise for classroom application. The trick is to pick a few and begin to infuse inside your class. From time to time, you will see our TCI bloggers refer to, or even use, sites. For techies, web 2.0 is like breathing. They can't imagine life without it. For many teachers though, it can be overwhelming.
We've worked to create a quick guide to some of the more popular web 2.0 sites out there. This guide will give you basics on how to get started and how they can be used in a great TCI activity. Feel free to download and share this document with colleagues. If there's another site you feel we should really take a look at, please let us know! We're always on the hunt for great new tools for teachers
Jennifer Wagner, creator of JenuineTech.com, has been succesfully encouraging teachers since 1999 to use technology seamlessly in their PreK-6 classrooms. Using the tools of the Internet (Web 2.0), Jennifer will help you understand how technology will help you make the most of your time in a variety of ways. Winning numerous awards for her creative ways in encouraging teachers to collaborate, her teaching style is very user friendly, creative, and personable.
As written on the post topic, you can expect to find on this upcoming list, services that don't require registration, nor download from any kind in order to use them. Tools that are really easy-to-use (most of them are single-page sites), and basically web-applications that can help on your daily internet visit/work.
To be honest, it is not so hard to create lists of web 2.0 services, especially if you own a blog or a directory that contains relevant content. BUT it is definitely not easy to isolate the most useful ones from hundreds of sites.
Experience a Story: Listen to stories, read and view pictures inspired by our collections created by visitors like you.
Tell a Story: Become a storyteller as you write and record a story inspired by works in the museum's collection.
Picture a Story: Create your own work of art using objects and characters found in some of the museum's most noteworthy paintings.
Enjoy, and let your creativity flow through pictures and words!
Kerpoof is all about having fun, discovering things, and being creative. Here are just a few ways that you can use Kerpoof:
* Make artwork (even if you aren't good at drawing!)
* Make an animated movie (really! it's easy!)
* Earn Koins which you can trade for fun things in the Kerpoof Store
* Make a printed card, t-shirt, or mug
* Tell a story
* Make a drawing
* Vote on the movies, stories, and drawings that other people have made
Get your students blogging.
Create a virtual classroom and BlogPortal.
Instant use, hosted, free.
Great for teachers
* Host and manage blogs for your students
* Use a Class Homepage to communicate with students
* Reviewing capabilities of entries
* Advanced privacy
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Ideal for students
* Fully featured blogs to upload text, photos, or insert videos
* Fun learning experience
* Customizable visibility and comment settings
* No e-mail address required
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