A WEB 2.0 TOOLBOX:Feel empowered! Explore easy to use Web 2.0 tools.Use them in your classroom tomorrow!

Selected by Bev Novak with further explanation available at NovaNews

• simple and easy to use• no account needed• free• engaging• can be used with any subject• feel empowered!

A WEB 2.0 TOOLBOX:

WORDLE:

• generate word clouds• copy and paste text• repeated words = larger size

Þ print screenÞ paste in PaintÞ crop to sizeÞ save as jpg

Classroom use ideas: 51 Interesting Ways to use Wordle in the Classroom

TAGXEDO:

• stunning word clouds • load url or words• play and play some more• save or print

Þ need Silverlight Þ select ‘Please install’ tabÞ double click to run programÞ select Install Now

Classroom use ideas:Resources for the MFL Classroom

BUBBL.US:

• mind mapping tool• colourful and appealing• print, email or download• hones organizing skills• promotes collaborationClassroom use ideas:

Web 2.0 for the Classroom

ESSAY MAP:

• brainstorm ideas• paragraph layout• reinforces introduction & conclusion• use with group/individual

Þ printÞ save as pdfÞ email

TED:

• ideas worth spreading• video talks • world experts• amazing array of topics• searchable by theme• conversation starter

Þ emailÞ download

BOOKFLAVOR:

• explore books• search by author, title, topic, genre• read reviews• get recommendations• check availability of book in Library

LEXIPEDIA:

• ultimate vocabulary resource• engaging spiral display • see word definitions• nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives• synonyms, antonyms and fuzzynymsClassroom use ideas:

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FODEY.COM:

• create newspapers, clapper boards, talking Ninjas and more

• simply enter textÞ print screen and save as jpg orÞ download and save as jpg

QUIZLET:

• create flashcard sets• search millions of flashcards• challenging & engaging• variety of subjects• study: learn & test • fun: gamesClassroom use ideas:

See how it works

GOOGLE SQUARED:

• creates a table of information• key facts• add columns to extend information• great gateway for further researchClassroom use ideas:

Google Squared: A Complete Guide

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