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it's important that you focus on why you're using the technology," notes Draper. "Don't just use it for technology's sake. Have a reason.

He also counsels against trying to become proficient in everything at once. "Pick one tool that resonates with what you're already doing in the class," he says. The key is to choose a tool that's appropriate for one of your assignments or projects.

Keep track of all your ideas, whether alone, with colleagues and friends or working together with the whole world.

Mind42.com is a browser based online mind mapping application.

JeopardyLabs allows you to create a customized jeopardy template without PowerPoint. The games you make can be played online from anywhere in the world.

The fastest way to create stylish real-time experiences for events using mobile devices Poll Everywhere replaces expensive proprietary audience response hardware with standard web technology.

Animoto provides an array of tools for creating videos in your classroom.

Animoto automatically analyzes music, photos and video clips, and orchestrates a custom video.

Animoto makes it easy to share your videos via email, on a blog/website, exported to YouTube, or downloaded to a computer for use in presentations.

We live in a global, knowledge-based economy. Students must master vital 21st century skills to survive in the world beyond the classroom. They must be able to • research using the Internet, • assess information, • work collaboratively, • communicate effectively, • think critically and creatively. I have organized the Web 2.0 sites using some of these 21st century skills. Many of the Web 2.0 applications incorporate more than one skill. These tools can help us realize the different ways critical 21st century skills can be developed in the classroom.

twiducate.com is a free resource for educators. Developed in 2009, our goal is to create a medium for teachers and students to continue their learning outside the classroom. We attempt to fill a need for a more educationally focused, safe venue for teachers, schools, and home learners in a social networking environment.

Our service proudly differs in that only teachers and students may view classroom posts, thus creating a private network for you and your students and a safer online learning environment.

Glogster EDU Premium is a collaborative online learning platform for teachers and students to express their creativity, knowledge, ideas and skills in the classroom.