Lots of advice and examples of using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom: wikis, blogs, Twitter, Google Earth, Voicethread, Wordle, Moodle, Google Docs, RSS feeds, Second Life, Scratch, Podcasts, and more.
The Story Place is a great source of digital stories that teachers and parents can use to introduce reading to young students. The digital stories contain audio of each story as well as the text of the story. The parent activities could be printed and sent home with students as a way to encourage reading at home.
For Teachers New to Wikis provides evolving information on how to incorporate wikis into your classroom. Whether you are a first-time or frequent user of wikis, we invite you to contribute ideas, information, and insights regarding wikis and their value as a colloaborative, public writing tool. To contribute, simply select edit, insert your additions or revisions, and then, if you wish, add your name to the Contributors list.