Original post by Stephen Downes (2005.07.16), remixed with ads and graphics in "How To Evaluate A Web Site['s] Trustworthiness and Credibility" by Luigi Canali De Rossi (2008.08.21)
Select the file output from the homepage or your preferred e-mail address from the table, attach your file, send your message and wait for the incoming KOOLverted file! You can attach as many files as you like. If your files are larger than 10 Mb, use the web upload procedure (just one file at a time)
When word of a natural disaster is spreading from somewhere in the world or announced on the news, students can use Google Earth to conduct an investigation of the disaster's effect.
Both wikis and blogs provide teachers with a a dynamic process for integrating Web 2.0 technology in their science and math classes. These two types of online tools offer students a more engaging process for learning.
Both are relatively easy tools which do not require teachers or students to learn any special program tools or computer skills. Their uses and applications are only limited by the vision and purpose for helping students learn.
Wikis are the most popular Web 2.0 tool being used in science and math classrooms. Based on a survey of readers - 43 percent use them to support their teaching and student learning.
A Wiki is appealing, encourages participation, supports collaboration, and promotes interaction by students who love to use technology.
By the way - this includes most students today!
Education Eye is a free, engaging and easy-to-use online space that gives access to a wide range of exciting, relevant and useful innovations which are selected from the best of the web and updated daily.
The Eye provides a way to discover, explore and share new ideas. It maps hundreds of the top educational websites, forums and practitioner case studies. With additional features like saving your own favourite innovations, Futurelab's favourites, customisable email digests and a downloadable widget version, it's invaluable for exploring educational innovations.
Create a list you can easily share with your friends using a single URL.
A list can include anything from a collection of web pages, images, documents, videos and
more. Still have questions?