SiteSucker is a Macintosh application that automatically downloads Web sites from the Internet. It does this by copying the site's Web pages, images, backgrounds, movies, and other files to your local hard drive. Just enter a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), press return, and SiteSucker can download an entire Web site.
Weblist is a new way to gather and organize content on the web. Create your list of URLs centered on a specific theme and we will combine it to one easy to navigate URL.
Once you have created your list you can save it as a smart bookmark or as a customizable home page, share it with friends via email or through the top social media networks, and post it on your blog.
Weblist is a great place to discover new user edited content across the web. Find lists in any subject from musical playlists to lists of informative scientific articles and anything in between.
Weblist is a free service and registration is optional. If you choose to register as a user your entire list will be saved under your account and you will be able to edit, delete and add to your lists.
"The report found that the use of Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, podcasts, wikis, and comics-creating software can heighten students' engagement and enhance their writing and thinking skills in all grade levels and across all subjects."
The purpose of this wiki is to explore the potential of Diigo in our classroom. Diigo is a social bookmarking web 2.0 tool that allows users to highlight, annotate, and share online articles. It's a great collaboration tool for research.
TRAILS is a knowledge assessment with multiple-choice questions targeting a variety of information literacy skills based on sixth and ninth grade standards. This Web-based system was developed to provide an easily accessible and flexible tool for library media specialists and teachers to identify strengths and weaknesses in the information-seeking skills of their students.
SLOODLE is an Open Source project which integrates the multi-user virtual environment of Second Life® with the Moodle® learning-management system.
SLOODLE provides a range of tools for supporting learning and teaching to the immersive virtual world; tools which are integrated with a tried and tested leading web-based learning management system
This is a collection of useful web 2.0 and social media applications for anyone in education. I have tried them all and I have seen the potential in them. Now it is up to you and your imagination to use them in your teaching or when studying!
GREAT information and GREAT visual....
A wiki for school library media specialists to learn about cool new web tools, see how they can be used in school library media programs, and share ideas & success stories.
"Core Content Area Resources
Interactive resources for specific core content areas. Also listed are the PA State Standards to match assist with standards implementation and accountability."
Follow Me Project has been created to let you share your adventures with the world via Web 2.0 technology. The Follow Me Project is open to everyone: teachers, students, families or organizations. In an effort to foster collaboration amongst unique groups of people, Follow Me Project supports the creation of stuffed animals that travel the globe to bring people together through the use of Web 2.0 tools. Just follow the easy directions below and let your project travel! Once your project is up and running, feel free to complete the application process for posting your project on the Follow Me Project website for worldwide exposure.
Stop copying and pasting...
Start making your notes online.
* Annotate the web With WebNotes you can highlight text and stick notes to web pages. Click for live annotation demo
*Organize your notes - All highlights and notes are stored in folders within your WebNotes account. Click for screencast
* Share your comments - Pages you annotate can be shared through email or online links. Click to view shared annotated page
Teachers have one of the most difficult jobs out there. As an educator, you have to manage a classroom of boisterous students, organize heaps of data, stay up-to-date with current events and plan lessons day in and day out. In today's technologically linked world, the ability to use web applications is at your advantage as an educator, and we are here to tell you the best tools to use. Here is a collection of 100 web and iPhone applications that make the grade for tech-savvy teachers:
"This Wiki contains links to technology and Web 2.0 resources and tools that would be useful to the K-12 teacher. Classroom integration ideas are also included."
Yoowalk is a virtual representation of the world wide web. It is composed of categorized villages of 3D websites called walksites that you browse with a personalized avatar. Simply walk your avatar along the streets to explore the coolest versions of your favorite websites.
Link directly to quotes in Web pages.
Paste a chunk of text and the URL of the page containing the text and in return get a link that opens directly to your selection and highlights it.
Use trails to guide others to what's important on the web. Place comments on web pages. Link them together to form a trail. Guide others to what you already know.
Create enjoyable and captivating Flash Charts from your web browser.
Create High-impact Charts
Your data deserves better than boring charts: create the most impressive charts in the world.
Use it from your Browser
No software to download, nothing to install, all you need is a web browser. Period.
Easy, Quick
Import chart data from a spreadsheet and pick a template: Done.
Show Your Charts to the World
Publish your charts to Flash or PowerPoint formats, ready to impress whoever sees them.
New format: embed directly to your blog or website by just copy & pasting HTML.
It Costs Absolutely Nothing
Have we mentioned that Rich Chart Live is completely free?
The Graffiti Creator is a Flash application that allow you to make your own
graffiti-styled logotypes and texts. Simply type in a word and hit Enter and out
comes a designed font ready for you to convert into beautiful art. Use an array
of various tools to enhance your logotype to make it really special and unique.
