Unit+6

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Unit 6 will focus on the search for and use of Web 2.0 tools in your classroom. Below you will find just a small list of some web tools that I have used and have asked fellow educators to share what they use. I hope you will find many more wonderful tools out there to share with the group on the class Moodle forum found under unit 6. I look foward to seeing what you find out there on the web. I have also included a comprehensive list of web tools [|here] and [|here] for you to explore. This is a great site to use for web tools.

Voki [|What is a Voki?] This site describes what a Voki is and how it can be used. [|Voki Tutorial] This is a great tutorial to introduce you to the use of the Voki [|Student led Voki Tutorial] This is a great video with students showing how the created a Voki of their own.

Audacity [|What is Audacity?] Audacity is explained on this website with many other goodies. [|Step by step Audacity tutorial] This is a great PDF file that you can print or save for later when you want to do more with Audacity. [|Audacity Tutorial webpage] This is a great website that will help you get to know Audacity better. [|Another great tutorial] This isi a great tutorial for those of you who like screen shots to help you visualize what everything looks like. [|How to podcast with Audacity] This will help you understand how to podcast using Audacity. [|How to use Audacity to its fullest] This site has some great resources for using Audacity. This is a great manual for getting you through Audacity. It will be a plus to keep in your collection!

Skype [|About Skype] This site will give you an idea of what Skype is and how this Web 2.0 tool can be used. [|50 ways to use Skype in the classroom] This site give some great ideas on how to use Skype in your classroom and curriculum. [|Skype tutorial to get you started] This is a PDF tutorial. You can print it or download it and use it for later use if needed. [|eBook on Skype] This downloadable eBook will serve a great purpose in your use of Skpe.

this is a great tutorial on the step by step process of setting up and using Skype.

Del.icio.us [|A definition of Del.icio.us] This is a great starting point to understand what Del.icio.us really is. [|How to use Del.icio.us] This site will help you understand how you can use this great bookmarking tool for yourself and your classroom. [|Top 10 ways to use Del.icio.us] Here is a great start for how to use this bookmarking tool even more. [|Using Del.icio.us like a pro] This site will give many helpful tips on using Del.icio.us like real pro. You will feel very 21st century! [|Roxann Nys' great site] Roxann is a great leader in technology in our area. She does video conferencing for schools and worked for CESA 7 and still does some work on the side for them. She has an awesome site for resources.

Twitter [|A step by step Twitter guide]If you have questions, this PDF has the answers. Bookmark this in your Del.icio.us or print if for later. [|Twitter in education]This site will give you an idea of how to use Twitter in your classroom. [|Tips and applications for using Twitter] You can use this great site for using Twitter and its applications. [|Using Twitter as an educational tool] Here is how you can put Twitter and your "tweets" to work for you in education.

Bubbl .us [|Bubbl.us explained] Bubbl.us is explained in this interesting video [|Bubbl.us explained again] This is another explanation of Bubbl.us with some great screen shot examples. [|Bubbl.us basics] This site shows the basics on setting up and using Bubbl.us

Animoto [|About Animoto] This site explains what Animoto is. [|Using Animoto in the classroom] This slide show demonstrates the use of Animto in the classroom through a presentation. [|Step by step tutorial] This site will walk you through setting up and using an animoto presentation. [|Animoto examples] This is an exciting site that shows Animoto examples.

Glogster [|What is Glogster?] This site defines what Glogster is and how it can be used in schools. More of what Glogster is This site gives you more insight on what Glogster is. [|A great Glogster tutorial] This site will help you with your expression through the use of Glogster.

Wordle [|What is Wordle?] This short video explains what Wordle is. [|Another great Wordle video] Watch this video to get more insight on what Wordle is. [|Wordle tutorial] This tutorial will walk you through the simple steps for creating a Wordle.

Blabberize [|Blabberize video] The creator of Blabberize explains how this great Web 2.0 gem works. [|Blabberize example] This site shows what you can do with Blabberize. [|Using Blabberize in the classrorom] This site explains the use of Blabberize and shows some great examples as well. This is a great Blabberize tutorial for you to use.

PhotoStory 3 [|PhotoStory3 tour] This site will explain what PhotoStory3 is and how it can be used. [|PhotoStory3 download site] This is where the PhotoStory adventure begins. This simple download will get you going. [|PhotoStory tutorial] This is a great place to start your PhotoStory journey [|PhotoStory video] Here is a YouTube video that I found about PhotoStory3. It really isn't the best but it is helpful. [|Examples of PhotoStories] This site has a few student created PhotoStories for you to look at. Here is my PhotoStory3 tutorial for you to use if you would like.

Screencast-O-Matic [|What is Screencast-O-Matic?] Here is a brief overview of what this program is. [|Screencast-O-Matic] This is the homepage for Screencast-O-Matic. [|Screencast overview] This video gives an overview of Screencast-O-Matic. (Don't be confused by it, this is a professional using it) [|Screencast Alternatives] Here are 5 alternatives to Screencast-O-Matic that work just as well. Jing is an easy to use program as are the others.

Screencast-O-matic is pretty simple and used quite a bit in the classrooms. There are not a lot of resources out there on its use, but if you have any further questions on it, I will be happy to help you out.

Wix Free Flash Website Creator

[|Wix Homepage] This is a great site to make a free flash website for your class. It is free, easy, and very Web 2.0 [|Great introduction video to Wix] This is a short video off of the Wix site that will give you an understanding of what it really is [|About Wix] You're sure what Wix is, huh? This site will help you out along the way! [|Student created Wix video] Watch this student go to town as he creates his own Wix page

[|Roxann Nys]This great del.ici.ous site will be a great collection for your Web 2.0 tools search.

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