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Lets you take pictures (your own or others) and makes them talk.

This is a bit like an avatar but it is more funny. Sometimes (If I can get lab time) I will let my kids do an "oral presentation" by using blaberize. There are lots of rules of course, but it is fun seeing them up on the smart board and the kids can get a little goofy with it.

I just thought this website was fun for learning all kinds of interesting information. There are so many people online all the time, why not use each other for help with any type of question. It was interesting to read the things that people were talking about and a great way to learn information. I think is also a great tool for using to quickly find information on any information you might be wondering about or may want to start a discussion about.

This site is a Web-based aggregator which allows you to create a webpage where personalized RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds can be collected on one site. The possibilities are endless in a classroom. Students can comment on a topic and share their opinions with others. The site could also be a place for students to listen to book talks by students, the library media specialist, or teacher.

Live chat and blogging

This one seems like it could be a double edged sword, but MAY be appropriate for Jr.'s and Sr.'s. I am thinking especially for the kids who are in vocational classes. It would be a good way to reach out to communities of people that are already in the field. They could talk to others who are out there right now, doing what they are thinking that they want to do.