Engaging Students Using Web 2.0 Tools
The Web 2.0 tools collected here engage students and enhance learning.
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1. Create an account at Instagrok.
A. What are the advantages of using Instagrok for individuals?
B. What advantages does Instagrok give students?
2. Create an account at JogtheWeb.
A. What are ways to use JogtheWeb with students?
B. How can you use JogtheWeb in your teaching?
3. Create an account at Themeefy.
A. Describe an assignment that students would use Themeefy to complete.
B. Describe an assignment in which you demonstrate a concept using Themeefy.
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2instaGrok | A new way to learn
Instagrok bills itself as a "new way to learn." Instagrok is a search engine that allows the users to save searches, create a journal as a place to keep links, videos, images, and personal notes.
http://www.instagrok.com/
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3JogtheWeb
Develop a group of Websites on a particular topic at JogtheWeb. Insert directions, questions, or other information.
https://jogtheweb.com/
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4Learn How To Use Jog the web
Tutorial on how to sign up at JogtheWeb and use the Web 2.0 tool
https://jogtheweb.com/flat/cJKaoLzGffB5/Learn-How-To-Use-Jog-the-web
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5Themeefy
Themeefy allows users to create an online magazine of Websites. Users can also include their own content.
http://themeefy.com/landing.php?http_referrer=
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6Edudemic
At Eudemic, you will find a number of articles on teaching and learning. Sign up to receive emails on new topics.
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7Edudemic | Education Technology, Apps, Product Reviews, and Social Media
Sign up at Edudemic to receive emails on topics of interest including Web 2.0 tools. Edudemic provides articles on wide range of subjects. Recent articles included "My 10 Favorite iPad Apps Used in the Classrom" and "4 Education Technology Trends Coming to Your Classroom."
http://edudemic.com/
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8Additional Web 2.0 Tools
Investigate the sites below for additional Web 2.0 tools. Develop assignments using these tools.
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9Voki Home
Create a speaking avatar at Voki.
http://www.voki.com/
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10BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your photos
Use BigHugeLabs to create posters, magazine covers, and a variety of other materials---great fun!
http://bighugelabs.com/
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11lino - Sticky and Photo Sharing for you
Create online bulletin boards at Linoit. You can post questions, videos, pictures, and notes on Linoit. Students can respond and add their own videos, pictures, and text.
http://en.linoit.com/
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12HelloSlide - Bring your slides to life
At HelloSlide, create audio for your slide shows by typing in the text. This site is especially useful for online classes.
http://www.helloslide.com/