Web 2.0

There are thousands upon thousands of tools available for educators, these are a few of my favorites.  I have personally used many of them with students and I know that they work!  The tools below are listed in no particular order, other than this is how I often use the tools in presentations :) If you have a favorite tool that is not listed here, please send me a link and let me know how you and your students are learning with Web 2.0.

BackChannel

Today's Meet - Create a private backchannel and connect with your audience in realtime.
Twitter - "Easy, free, and instant updates. Get access to the information that interests you most."
    50 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom

Wikis

What is a wiki?
Wikis in Education
WikiSpaces - free collaborative space for your class
WetPaint - free & ad free for educators

Blogs

Blogger (Mr. C's Class Blog)
Weebly - create a website, blog, e-portfolio

Nings

ArtEd2.0 - "A global community of art educators exploring uses of new technology."
ArtSnacks - A positive learning community for K-12 artists.
Classroom2.0 - "The social network for those interested in Web 2.0 and Social Media in education."
ISTE SigAdmin - "A venue for principals and other educational leaders to explore factors that influence a positive return on technology investment, and to share best practices for planning, managing, and assessing related educational resources."

Twiddla

"Mark up websites, graphics, and photos, or start brainstorming on a blank canvas."
Let's Try It! http://www.twiddla.com/496379

TypeWithMe

"Document text is synchronized as you type, so that everyone viewing this page sees the same text. This allows you to collaborate seamlessly on documents in your Web browser."
Let's Try It! http://www.typewith.me/gXJr0BpDHb

Gliffy

"Create flowcharts, diagrams, concept maps, floor plans, technical drawings, and more."

Edmodo

Secure social learning network for educators and their students. Create your own virtual classroom.

Google Earth

"Fly to any place around the world. See 3D buildings, imagery, and terrain. Find cities, places, and local businesses."
Classroom example: Memphis

MapWing

Build and share virtual tours.
Classroom example: Coral Reefs

Nike+

Integrate technology in Physical Education!  

VoiceThread

"A collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments using voice, text, audio file, or video."
Classroom example: Romare Bearden
Voicethread as an assessment tool

Prezi

Create non-linear presentations online!
Classroom examples: Landslides
Principles of Design

Animoto

Turn your photos, vidoes, and music into slide shows in minutes!
Classroom example: Stockmarket

ToonDoo

Build your own characters, add text, and use a drag and drop interface to create your own comics.
Education example: 10 Best Uses of the Internet in Art Ed

Voki

Customize an avatar, add voice, and publish to a website.

Flashcard Machine

Create your own flashcards.

Wordle

Create beautiful word clouds.

GoogleDocs

Google's office suite.  Share and collaborate.

Diigo

Save all your favorite bookmarks and access them from anywhere.  Join groups and share classroom resources.

What is Web 2.0?

•Interactive
•User generated content
•Supports collective knowledge