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If you're not an avid follower of #edchat on Twitter, you may be missing out on a great opportunity to learn about some new Web 2.0 tools that are currently being used in classrooms around the world.

Some we all know, some new ones to try out. All ranked by teachers around the world

"These resources actually provide over 110 ideas for, and examples of, using Twitter in the classroom."

Scratch wiki....Now i really have to sit down and have a go with this!

"Classroom author visits can happen via Skype (here's a list of those who do this for free)"

Classroom author visits can happen via Skype (here's a list of those who do this for free)

"This comprehensive resource will tell you everything you need to know about plagiarism, from the basic facts to free detection tools to preventing it in both the physical and online classroom."

This comprehensive resource will tell you everything you need to know about plagiarism, from the basic facts to free detection tools to preventing it in both the physical and online classroom.

As a teacher, I enjoy looking for new ways to engage students. Some methods employed may be novel; I know their effectiveness will wear off over time. Other methods are structured around solid principles of learning and have lasting value. Striking a balance amongst both novel and lasting methods helps establish an evolving, engaging and enriched classroom experience.

2011 is the fourth year I've been using an iPod Touch in my classroom. My students enjoy using these hand held devices and they can be used to enhance student learning in many different areas.

"This would be a great activity to have students compose their own songs for fun or to tie in with another classroom assignment. In my classroom it became a teachable moment with a spur of the moment rock-on contest to see who could make the best song. The My Doodle Songs has a list of many of the top songs that were created with the Les Paul Doodle. "

Like the guitar!

So, how can you use Jing (or other capturing alternatives) in your classroom? Here are some quick ideas for you: You can create training videos for quick and easy access for students, or even yourself for refreshers, etc… Have your students record themselves solving math problems and then post on your classroom blog! Have your students record their presentations Have your students record themselves researching and presenting their findings Don't stick to the norm! Have your students get creative - create a timeline of an explorer's life and then present it via Jing!