Fun and Easy Web 2.O Tools

By: Colleen Gibson

Lynne Kenny

Meg Stillman

Allison Sullivan

Important components of 21st Century learning…

• Communication• Collaboration• Creativity• Critical Thinking

When students use web 2.0

tools they…

Demonstrate the key components of 21st century skills

Learn from making mistakes

Create new learning experiences for themselves and other students

Practice higher level learning skills

What is Web 2.0?

This is the term given to describe a second generation of the World Wide Web that is focused on the ability for people to collaborate and share information online.

Blogs, wikis, online productivity sites, and online resources are web 2.0 tools.

Why should teachers use web 2.0 tools?

Provides opportunities for students to collaborate

Improves global awareness

Students are more engaged in the learning process

Students are prepared to succeed in a global economy

AnswerGarden

Minimalistic feedback tool

Students answer the question in 20 characters or less

Great tool for brainstorming

http://answergarden.ch/

Create an AnswerGarden in 3 easy steps!

Enter a topic on the Create New AnswerGarden-page.

Share your AnswerGarden. Use it live in the classroom, at a meeting or a conference. Or place (embed) your AnswerGarden on your blog or website, using the provided embed code.

People will start posting their answers to your question, either by entering their own answers or by clicking on and submitting existing answers. These are then represented in your AnswerGarden in the form of a growing word cloud.

 

How might you use AnswerGarden

in your classroom?http://answergarden.ch/view/31249

Make Beliefs Comix

A digital storytelling website. 

Students create a comic strip about any number of topics. 

In addition to the traditional comic panels, has over 200 printables to encourage writing and thinking in a quick fun way.

Make Beliefs ComixYou can generate a comic in 5 easy steps!

1. Choose a character and emotion.  Insert your character into any panel window.

2. Add a talk or thought balloon and start your character talking.

3. Add other characters and more conversation balloons.

4. Add colored backgrounds, scenery, or objects.

5. If you are done, you can print or email your project.

http://www.slideshare.net/AnaliaD/make-beliefs-comix-tutorial-presentation

How might you use Make Beliefs Comics in your classroom?

By: Colleen Gibson, Lynne Kenny, Meg Stillman and Allison Sullivan

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National Education Standards for Students (NETS-S)

©2007 International Society for Technology in Education

Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative

products and processes using technology

Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively.

Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage products,

solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and

practice legal and ethical behavior.

Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and

operations.

Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards for Students

Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications, as well as an understanding of the concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.

Standard 2. Demonstrate the responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media at home, in school, and in society.

Standard 3. Demonstrate the ability to use technology for research, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.