Web 2.0 Tools and Project Based LearningKim Peacock, B.Ed., M.Ed.

The Web 2.0 LexiconRSSFeedsMash-UpSocial NetworkingWidgetFolksonomyTagsOpen SourceAJAX

What Are Web Applications?Allow you to perform tasks or create objects without software.Often known as Web 2.0 applications.Often have an element of social interaction.Accessible from anywhere.Usually FREE!

RisksApplications go up and down.Applications get bought out.Applications may create thing that cant leave the confines of the particular web site (e.g./ cant be downloaded to a disc/dvd/etc)Students with computers at home may get to spend more time on projects than students without since its easily accessible.

A Note On BlockingEPSB and ECS block many Web 2.0 sites you can get around this!!!Written request submitted to your technology department.Provide a rational, pedagogical justification for the site to be unblocked at YOUR school.Describe how you will keep students safe.

Range of ToolsConsider student motivationConsider learning stylesConsider literacy and communication skills.Consider enrichmentConsider special needs (cognitive and motor skills)

The Big Picture

Blogs and WikisClass Blogs / Podcasts http://www.balla.ecsd.net/ http://www.bobsprankle. com/blog/ Class Wikis http://stratford78logos0607.pbwiki.com/ http://terrythetennisball.wikispaces.com/

School Wiki http://meyokumin.wikispaces.com/

PodcastsPod-O-Matic: Find and create podcasts http://www.podomatic.com/Talkr: Blog to Podcast converter http://new.talkr.comStudent Podcast Sample: http://dreamextreme .us/podcast/

Social Networking and BookmarksDel.icio.us: Social bookmarking http://del.icio.usNoteMesh: Collaborative classroom notes http://notemesh.comTrailfire: Create a path through the Internet http://trailfire.com/

FlickrFlicker Notes http://www.flickr.com /photos/stratfordschool edmonton/384040545/Flicker Stories http://www.flickr.com/groups/sixwordstory/discuss/72157601185227439/Five Frame Flickr Story http://flickr.com/groups/visualstory/

Mind MapsGliffy: Collaborative mind mapping http://www.gliffy.com

Mindomo: Software interactive http://mindomo.com/

Web SpacesGoogle Pages http://pages.google.comPageflakes http://www.pageflakes.comProtopages http://www.protopage.comStudent Sample http://www.protopage.com/yzerman19

Bubble PlyBubble Ply http://www.bubbleply.com/

Pop-up-video (research tool?) http://www.bubbleply.com/player.aspx?pid=b1bf700f-6f47-4364-9dd7-e413706860b9Language/Translation Tool http://www.bubbleply.com/player.aspx?pid=EE1549C5-E35B-4F64-AA80-D4C1A220102FGood assessment / feedback tool for video assignments!

ToonDooToonDoo http://toondoo.com/Home.do Reasons for Exploration http://www.toondoo.com/toondoo/ViewBook.toon?bookid=12301The Importance of Squanto http://www.toondoo.com/toondoo/ViewBook.toon?bookid=11741Prince Henrys Contributions http://www.toondoo.com/toondoo/ViewBook.toon?bookid=11706

Screen-Cast-O-MaticScreen-Cast-O-Matic http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

Assessment / Peer Feedback http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/ciQZXIgHInstructional Content http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/ciQlh3ApDrawing alternative: http://sketchcast.com/

Google MapsGoogle Maps http://maps.google.ca

Community Walk http://www.communitywalk.com/calgary/alberta/my_first_neighborhood/map/140666Google Lit Trips http://www.googlelittrips.org/

VoiceThreadVoiceThread http://voicethread.com/

Almost like a wiki with audio allows users to annotate and expand with voice recordings.http://voicethread.com/view.php?b=3352http://voicethread.com/view.php?b=409http://voicethread.com/view.php?b=4973

Similar Oral History Archive http://www.ourvoices.ca/

3D SpacesSceneCaster: Create 3D web spaces http://www.scenecaster.com/view22/web/home.jspMapwing: Build and share virtual tours http://www.mapwing.com/St Josephs http://www.mapwing.com/ explore/view_tour.php?t= IELIBsIwwYLNIsa

Interactive TimelinesInteractive Timelines: xTimeline http://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx?t=5&l=en-US

Interactive Timelines: Personal http://www.ourstory.com/

Multimedia PresentationsSPresent http://www.spresent.com/v2/Empressr http://www.empressr.com/Animoto http://animoto.com/Funtigo Scrapbooks http://funtigo.com/?cr=3&rfm=y

OthersLetterpop Newsletter Maker http://www.letterpop.com

Geni Family Tree Maker http://www.geni.com/

And many, many more http://www.protopage.com/web2point0forteachers

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