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Web2.0 Smorgasbord

March 29th, 2009 · No Comments

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There are so many new tools popping up all over the web – it is impossible to stay current on everything.  Here is a small sampling of things to use in the classroom.  Check out a few and let us know which of them you use with your classes and how.  Be sure to see the new videos added in the widget to the right. Use the Comments section to share your experience with others.

VisualTools -

Google – a plethora of useful class tools.  Create a Google account, first.

  • Google Docs & Spreadsheets – Great for online collaboration. Docs are notes that can be accessed from anywhere online.  Docs & spreadsheets can be shared with multiple contributors.
  • iGoogle – customized info delivery – brings information to you.
  • Calendar -
  • Notebook – clip web resources to share with others
  • Earth – download & use to explore, search, map, etc.
  • Blogger - use Google for blogs – text, photos, video… you can even use your phone to post.

Check out the siftables:

David Merrill – Siftables

Tags: Blogroll · Digital learners · Web 2.0

Growing Up Online

January 23rd, 2008 · 7 Comments

Every educator should watch the PBS Frontline special, “Growing Up Online.”  It is a great insight to the digital world in which these kids live.  What are the implications for education?  What are the new issues?  Your comments about this program are greatly appreciated.

Growing Up Online  (PBS Frontline, 1/22/08)

Tags: Blogroll · Copyright and Fair Use · Digital learners · Ed-Games · Educational Technology · Integration Ideas · Internet Safety · Podcasts · Video - Vidcasts · Web 2.0