Group items tagged

The 101 best web 2.0 tools for teachers based on functionality, application, ease of use and compatibility with educational technology.

The value of Twitter for helping you and your colleagues stay informed of the latest trends, ideas, resources, and Web 2.0 integration tools has increased tremendously in the past year. A Web 2.0 tool is available for exploiting the every growing information on Twitter to remove barriers and allow you to collaborate with other science and math teachers. This new online tool is paper.li - a source of daily Twitter newsletters in education.

The Perfect Storm

What is Wallwisher and why use it? Its a Web 2.0 application which allows students to express their thoughts or share information on a science concept.

Why use Web 2.0 tools in science and math classes? The primary reason is they facilitate access to input and interaction with content through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. These tools offer enormous advantages for science and math teachers, in terms of helping their students learn using Web 2.0 tools. For example: * Most of these tools can be edited from any computer connected to the Internet. Teachers can add, edit and delete information even during class time. * Students learn how to use these tools for academic purposes and, at the same time, can transfer their use to their personal lives and future professional careers. * RSS feeds allow students to access all the desired research information on one page. * Students learn to be autonomous in their learning process.

reviews of web 2.0 tools

guide to creating content using Web 2.0 tools

Web 2.0 sites for elementary students

"The Regents Review 2.0 collection includes 50 videos produced by New York Network, a service of the State University of New York, in collaboration with the Association of Public Broadcasting Stations of New York."

Are you searching for a way to share documents, presentations, slideshows, or a series of photos or images with your students? Then Voice Thread is the free Web 2.0 tool for you and your students (teachers can register for a free education account).

LiveBinders is a web 2.0 tool which provides the ability to save and organize materials for your science or math class. The great thing about this free tool is that you can update the resources instantly to ensure your lessons include the latest ideas, tips, and resources in science and math.

Great overview on Moodle 2.0 features

Calendar of classroom 2.0 webinars and events

The following is a common question heard around teacher workrooms, teacher lunchrooms, faculty meetings, and science or math conferences. "Why use web 2.0 tools when teaching science or math?" The answer is both simple and complex at the same time.

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!

link for download of pdf "The Free Web 2.0 Projects Book"

How to book on web 2.0 tools, free and downloadable

Steve Hargadon's blog - founder of Classroom 2.0 and Future of Eduction Ning. Is constantly creating online mini conferences for teachers, admins, and techies

Steve Hargadon's blog - founder of Classroom 2.0 and Future Teacher Ning. Is constantly creating online mini conferences for teachers, admins, and techies

list of web tools and how they support Marzano's pedagogy

links and descriptions of web 2.0 sites for educators