2.0+Tools

include component="comments" page="2.0 Tools" limit="10"  [|**Web 2.0**]  T he world is shrinking and expanding at the same time... As we connect in awesome new ways through Web 2.0, we're able to interact and collaborate with others around the globe that previously were realistically unreachable. Through a relatively inexpensive home computer, networking meaningfully with people half-way around the world is possible, and the world becomes interconnected more efficiently and easily. Ironically, at the same time the distance between connections in our world shrink, the possibilities this new reality present expand exponentially. As we connect and develop relationships with newly reachable networks of like-minded people, our horizons grow in immeasurable ways... media type="youtube" key="ayZQ1C7Olks" height="344" width="425" align="center" The ideas in our world are getting bigger. Interactive, Collaborative and Creative Technology Tools... If you have, or are looking for useful 2.0 teaching and learning tools, post or find them here. This page is designed to be a warehouse for defining useful and innovative tech tools and terminology for learning: [|******Digital story-telling...******] For those interested in creating [|photo essays] or really cool greeting cards using your own digital images (photo and video) take a look at the [|Animoto]website. It's so easy to use, and the finished product is excellent! I would also recommend [|Voice Thread], another really good digital tool to tell stories, create visual ​essays, share/discuss visual media, etc. Both services offer K-12 education discounts and/or packages.

__ ** Collaborative/ On-line Professional Development and Networking for Teachers... ** __  www.PD360.com Pretty cool online networking service for teachers fron the School Improvement Network. Very comprehensive, free with a trial, and then you sign on for free as an educator... distributed learning for teachers.

__**Personal (Professional) Learning Networks**__ [] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">They're calling this a PLN (Personal Learning Network), a very interactive and professional forum to share just about any educational issue you are interested in. Check out this great explanatory podcast at **[]**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">**A Couple of Pretty Cool Alternatives to** [|**PowerPoint**]**...** **PaperShow-** [] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Not sure how accessible this software application is right now, but it's leading edge for sure. [] This one is very accessible, free and online. SO much cooler than PPT, and fun for kids to play around with! media type="custom" key="7238937" [] Without a doubt, absolutely the BEST PD I have had in 16 years of teaching, 140 characters at a time... and free!
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