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

"450+ Educational Web 2.0 tools and guides Teachers: We've scoured the web for the best, most powerful, easy-to-use sites to help you infuse technology into the classroom. Students These are sites your can use to improve learning, have fun. Homework sites, in-depth resources, learning games and more. Parents These tools are to use to work with your child. Keep them on pace with their classes. Or, keep them ahead on subjects they like. "

There's a reason why the Web is called the information superhighway - it's full of seemingly limitless resources for learning and research. And with the advent of Web 2.0, harnessing this information has never been easier. These are some of the best tools for organizing, citing, searching, and more online.

Examples of Web 2.0 tools being used in classrooms

With the start of the new school year, many teachers and students are seeking new products and technologies to help them through their upcoming academics. With the increase of teachers using blogs and wikis, and students networking and utilizing online tools, the demand for easier and more efficient ways of learning is on the rise. To me, the growing interest for web-based learning is amazing, which brought me to thinking; what if I were to consolodate some of the helpful online products and services that can help students, teachers and administrators alike? Well, I convinced myself. The following is a compilation of Web 2.0 products that I've personally researched and tested. These services are grouped into two main categories: "Tools"; and "Office ApplicationsR21;. Some more specific services include: organizers, gradebooks, research tools, document managers, diagrams, and more

Web 2.0 literacy tools

By Michael Simkins and Randy Schultz Engagement is what it's all about today in education, and technology promises unique ways to engage students in learning. In particular, educational technology enthusiasts tout Web 2.0 as the silver bullet for motivating even recalcitrant students to get with the program.

Web 2.0 tools indexed and categorized by key topics.

A partir del 2004, la penetración de servicios Web 2.0 a través de Internet, posibilitó una segunda generación de comunidades basadas en la Web y de servicios residentes en ella; tales como sitios que permiten generar redes sociales que facilitan la creatividad, la colaboración y que ofrezcan a los usuarios la posibilidad de compartir entre ellos contenidos y otros recursos, sin importar su diversidad o ubicación geográfica. Uno de los servicios más exitosos de la Web 2.0 son los denominados Wikis. Basta con mencionar a Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre y de construcción colectiva, como el ícono de lo que representa las posibilidades de esta tecnología informática en Internet.

Wealth of resources compiled from A-Z of Web 2.0 and other web based resources.

Inquiry based format to providing Web 2.0 tools enabling educators to develop 21st Century learning environments.