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Web 2.0 for the Classroom!
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Web 2.0 is the new generation of the Internet where content on the web is created or edited by users like you and your students, parents or administrators! If you have written, created or collaborated on the web on sites such as Facebook, then you have used Web 2.0 app  lications.

 Using Web 2.0 tools will move your classroom into the 21st Century of digital skills. Students in this digital age thrive on collaboration and engagement which makes its use in the classroom an important learning tool. Additionally, using Web 2.0 tools encourages students to think and work collaboratively with others and maintains student interest.

Standards:
 Using Web 2.0 tools in your classroom will satisfy these National Technology Standards for Teachers and Students *ISTE is the International Society of Technology in Education
 * ISTE NETS*T 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity - Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
 * ISTE NETS*T 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments - Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S.
 * ISTE NETS*T 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership - Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
 * ISTE NETS*S 1: Creativity and Innovation - Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
 * ISTE NETS*S 2: Communication and Collaboration - Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

There are many Web 2.0 tools that can enhance your classroom lessons and engage your students. Some examples of Web 2.0 tools can be found at the sites below: [|Web 2.0 for the Classroom teacher -- an Internet Hotlist] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Effective Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> 60 in 60 Wikispaces <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Edublogs has collected a free list of 21 Web 2.0 tools that have been collected from teachers around the world. Check out these tools: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">It's all part of our ongoing **open professional development** for educators - something we are calling __ Teacher Challenges __. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">__ #1 - Wallwisher __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #2 - Self-grading Quizzes __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #3 - Bitstrips for Schools __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #4 - Classtools.net __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #5 - Edmodo __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #6 - DoInk __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #7 - Kerpoof __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #8 - Glogster __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #9 - ToonDoo __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #10 - Wordle __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #11 - Skype __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #12 - Animoto __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #13 - VoiceThreads __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #14 - PhotoFiltre __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #15 - Livebinders __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #16 - WeeBehave __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #17 - DropBox __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #18 - Jing __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #19 - Audacity __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #20 - LearnBoost __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> __ #21 - Wetoku __

<span style="color: #030303; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"><span class="wiki_link_ext"> Your assignment for this Project is to explore the Internet to find 5 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Web 2.0 applications which you will share with your classmates. Add a link or URL to this page along with a short summary for each Web 2.0 tool. Please look for tools that show a variety of categories such as audio tools, video tools, productivity tools, storytelling, presentations. drawing tools, and graphing tools to name a few.