WEB+2.0+TOOLS

=Web Tools & Services=

F or many young adults, using technology is as much a part of their daily routine as eating and breathing. Technology touches almost every aspect their lives, helping them to stay connected with friends, answer questions and be a source of entertainment, among other things (Wanago, 2013).

Lino— An online cork board for posting sticky notes, URLs, pictures or videos. Lino is a great tool to use when discussing, brainstorming or reviewing a topic. ** [|www.linoit.com] ** • Popplet— A graphic organizer that can be created in real-time using virtual collaboration. Popplet is another effective tool for group brainstorming before, during or after a lesson. [|www.popplet.com]

• GoAnimate— An easy method for creating an animated video or comic.GoAnimate offers a fun way to summarize any subject by writing a script and turning it into a video.

[|www.goanimate.com]

• Timetoast— A visual way to create a timeline using text and pictures with multiple layout options. Timetoast can be successfully integrated into instruction by helping students examine decisions to anticipate future outcomes, explore processes and much more.

[|www.timetoast.com] • Storybird— Provides artwork to inspire students to write their own elec tronic story. Storybird is a visual way to encourage students to reflect on content through personal or fictional application by creating a story about any subject.

** [|www.storybird.com] **

• Glogster— Offers an innovative way to create interactive electronic posters with text, images, videos and music. Glogster posters may be easily shared with others and are an effective way for young adults to reflect on content and educate others.


 * [|www.edu.glogster.com] **

Resource: Wanago, Nicole. (2013). Effective Web 2.0 Tools For Your Classroom. Techniques. Retreived from www.acteonline.org

=Other Web Tools You Can Use= =Blogs= =Wikis= =Edmodo= =Social Networks (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace)= =Tricider= =Podcasts= =Prezi= =Animoto= =OooVoo= =YouTube= =Skype in the Classroom=