Monday, December 15, 2008

WNYRIC



This is an example of a Blog that has great technology integration information for Teachers.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

What is Web 2.0

Writing for an Audience

web 2.0 for Teachers

Web 2.0 For Teachers


Web 2.0
Directories
GoToWeb20
Directory of Web 2.0 applications
Listio
Directory and taggs for Web 2.0

Web 2.0
More Cool Stuff
Delicious
Online bookmarks that allow for collaboration and sharing of information
Zoho
Online document creator, spreadsheet and much more.....
Google Apps
Share documents with colleaques

Web 2.0
Mapping Tools
Gliffy
Mapping, Collaborations and fun
MindMeister Collaborate and map ideas
WiseMapping
Create maps of brainstormed ideas
Text 2 Mind Map
Write an outline and click a button to create a map


Web 2.0


ToonDoo
Online Cartoon creator
Adobe Photoshop ExpressOnline picture editor
GoAnimate
Create animations online
VoicethreadA secure collaborative network for K-12 teachers
Voki
Create your own character with voice
Mixbook
Make books online or albums online
ScrapBlogCreate online scrapbook pages and share with all.
Myths and Legends Story Creator
Create chapter stories with audio
Kerpoof
Create videos, stories and more
VozmeShows kids how to create and organize essays.
TeacherTube
View video that other teachers have created for education
Tutpup
Educational tool to help students play, compete and learn.


Wikis for Education


WikispaceCreate a free wikispace for your classroom
Pbwiki Create a free wikispace for your classroom
Wikibooks contains WikijuniorThis is a collaborative project where students create stories

Tutorials for wikis


Video :Wikis made easyVideo on how to get started (UTUBE)
Step-by-step tutorial on starting a wikispace (PDF)This shows you how to create a Wikispace for your classroom
List of wiki projects in education
Blog list of examples of wikis used in education
Video: Mark Wagner from k12 online video on wikis
Mark gives great information on what a wiki is, how to start a wiki, and how it can be used by teachers

Blogging


Blogmeister

Example

Make a free classroom blog

(Blogmeister web site for a 1st grade class)
Blogger
Free blogs for classroom teachers and students
Edublog
Free blogs for classroom teachers and students

Video Streaming

Video Streaming for Education


PowerMedia Plus
Directory of thousands of educational video including podcasts, Audio, Video and images
EDVideo
More streaming videos for the classroom
TeacherTube
Streaming video created by students and teachers
YouTube
Web 2.0 streaming video  This may be blocked in districts
Google Video
Web 2.0 streaming video by anybody This may be blocked in districts
Zamzar
Online file converter

Digital Video in the Classroom
Tons of article and tutorials on how to apply streaming video in the classroom

Podcasting


Podcasting Links


PodBean
an easy way to find, subscribe and post podcasts.
Podcast.net
Subscribe to and search for podcasts
podcastalley.com
Subscribe to and search for podcasts
Audacity
Free open source software that creates MP3 files as well as sound editing
Soundsnap
Already created sound effects for podcasting
Partners in Rhyme
Royalty free sounds for podcasting
Soundzabounds
Royalty free music for multimedia presentations and podcasts
Odeo
Free MP3 and podcasting hosting
gcast
Create, upload and publish MP3 file for free.





The First Amendment Minute
Listen to podcasts that will teach abou the first amendment.
Grammar Girl
Podcasts that are downloadable and can be put into blogs and web pages
Storynory
Audio stories for kids
WillowWeb podcasts
Examples of how teachers use podcasts in thier school
Mrcoley.com
Teacher who creates podcasts in his classroom