Web+2.0+Tools

= = =Web 2.0 Tools= toc Resources and tips for using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom.

The goal is to try out new Web 2.0 tools with your students.
 * Discovery Education Web 2.0 Challenge!**

Blogs
Common Craft explains blogs in simple terms with this video.

This guide gives step-by-step directions on how to create a blog with Blogger.

This guide explains how to add static pages within Blogger.

This guide explains how to link or embed a document into a Blogger post.

The following is a blogging rubric. It shows great examples of different "levels" of blog entries.

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Podcasts
Common Craft explains podcasting in simple terms with this video.

Creating a podcast with GarageBand: [|video tutorial]

Create a podcast with Audacity using these tutorials. A printable Audacity tutorial More Audacity tutorials

Podcast rubric

RSS
(Really Simple Syndication & Rich Site Summary) RSS overview

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Social Bookmarking
Common Craft explains social bookmarking in simple terms with this video.

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ToonDoo
Create your own online comic strips. Finished cartoons can be downloaded as images or embedded in a wiki/website. Note: An email address is required to set up an account.

Directions for getting started with ToonDoo

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Wikis
Common Craft explains wikis in simple terms with this video.

Wikispaces is a great place to create your own class wiki. The educator's account is free and you can keep your wiki private to just members of your class if you desire.

Description of Wikispaces Management Tools



Great uses for Wikis in the classroom. Click here.