Skill: Create 2.1.1 Web Tools Quest

Free use from Pexel

Exploring at least a portion of the Web 2.0 tools available is an excellent way to assess the value to the online classroom and the numerous options available to users. In an effective online learning environment sharing resources, such as Web 2.0 Tools, provides a definitive list of resources that all teachers can reference, regardless of academic discipline.

There are so many resources out there it is hard to know which ones have value are ‘worth your time’ and which ones are not.  Another concern for teachers and students alike are those resources being free or at least have a trial period. Here is a couple that I think any educator or student would be able to use:

Presentation Tools

Prezi Is a nice break from traditional PowerPoint’s. It is a FREE service that is public. Both teacher and students can get accounts and make presentations, which can easily be downloaded as PDFs.

Flipsnack – Can turn PDFs (notes or PPs or Prezis) into a movie. Great way to share large or short amounts of information. There is a fee involved.

Slide Share Great way to post presentations for other people to have easy access it.  There are free accounts available and ones that cost money.

Toondoo Can present information in the form of a cartoon. Can be used by bother teachers and students.

Sharing:

Padlet This is a virtual bulletin board where links and ideas can be shared. This can be used by both teaches and students for several reasons: projects, discussion, information etc

Glogster: A place to create digital posters or sharable scrapbooks for students and teachers.

Explanation:

Voki:  Teachers and students can create avatars to share information through text.  This can be used for definitions, directions, and encouragement.

Makebelifcomix: Online comic strip generator. Comics can be created for instruction, project, etc and shared easily with others.

Vocaroo:  Easy for students or teaches to create a voice recording that can be downloaded and shared. Teachers could use this to provide feedback.

Assessment:

Quizlet:  Is a great site where teachers can put in specific content and it will generate quizzes, games, so that students can review or be assessed.

Poll Everywhere:  Multiple choice and open-ended question can be asked and student can type their answers. Teachers will get responses.

Socrative Allows students to compete with one another in an online multiple choice quiz give by teachers. Great for formative assessments.