What+Web2.0+tools+are+available?

There are thousands of Web2.0 tools. Here is a small collection of some of our favorite Web2.0 tools. They are on this list for TWO reasons:

1. Each has the THREE attributes of a Web2.0 tool: (a) it's free to use; (b) it's easy to use; (c) it is collaberative in nature.

2. Each one, if used correctly in a classroom will CHANGE THE LEARNING and TEACHING ENVIRONMENT to improve the educational experience for both the students and the teacher.

Here's the deal with Web2.0 tools: 1. They are always free 2. They are always easy to use (although some take a bit more time to set up, such as a wiki) 3. They all require you to "create an account". This is NOT a scam. You do this by creating a user name, a password, and providing your email address. The site will NOT spam you--this is NOT how they make money. The only time you will receive email from a Web2.0 tool is when they have improved their product (and even then, you can choose not to receive updates). I PROMISE!!

RATING** ||
 * **TOOL** || **WEBSITE** || **BRIEF DESCRIPTION** || **PERSONAL
 * Animoto || [|http://animoto.com] || Turn pictures into a video || 10+ ||
 * Dipity || http://www.dipity.com/ || Create a fabulous timeline! || 10 ||
 * KidsGraph || http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createAgraph/default.aspx || Wonderful graph maker || 8 ||
 * Letterpop || [|http://letterpop.com] || Online newsletter || 9 ||
 * Gliffy || http://www.gliffy.com/examples/flow-charts/ || Make any and all types of graphic organizers || 9 ||
 * Wiki || http://www.wikispaces.com || Make a simple, easy webpage || 10 ||
 * Podcast || http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/ || Let's go back to radio days--make an audio file || 10 ||
 * Blog || https://www.blogger.com/start || Collaborate a discussion online || 7 ||
 * Tumblr || http://www.tumblr.com/ || Very cool management tool to post information, links, assignments, etc. || 10 ||
 * PageFlakes || http://www.pageflakes.com/ || Like an i-google page, this is an easy, collaberative website for dissemination of information || 8 ||
 * Blabberize || http://blabberize.com/ || Not JUST for our younger students, take any picture from the Internet and record that picture speaking (program makes the mouth move with your word) || 10 ||
 * Prezentit || http://www.prezentit.com/ || So much easier than powerpoint AND the product is instantly posted! || 10 ||
 * BigUniverse || http://www.biguniverse.com/ || Mostly for younger students, great templates to make FREE online books || 9 ||
 * SlideShare || http://www.slideshare.net/ || Great place to upload and share powerpoints (and you can add audio easily) ||  ||
 * YouTube || [|http://www.youtube.com] || YES, it is blocked; YES, you can get a password override. Not only is it a fabulous source of information, it is a great place to upload videos made by you or your students. || 10 ||
 * ToonDoo || [|Toon Doo] || Fabulous online comic strip maker (satire and irony require very high levels of thinking and creativity) || 9 ||
 * FlashCards || [|IQFuse] || Yes, they are great for rote memorization, but why can't higher level questions by used?? || 8 ||
 * MapSkip || http://www.mapskip.com/index.php || Online tool allows you to see cites and countries throughout the world. The site features place markers added by users to interactive GoogleMaps including stories, photos, videos, and comments. || 9 ||
 * Tikatok || http://tikatok.com/ || Students and teachers can write their own original story, add your own images and artwork as illustration, and read you published books in interactive, online form. || 10 ||
 * Trade Card Maker || http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/deck.php || Create photo trading cards using images you create or store on Flickr. || 10 ||
 * Teacher Tube || http://www.teachertube.com/ || Teacher Tube is NOT blocked and has similar videos as YouTube. || 10 ||
 * 10 free music sites || [|Last 100] || Looking for music to use in your project? ||  ||
 * Slide Rocket || http://www.sliderocket.com/ || Similar to Slideshare and Voicethread, this program provides aesthetically pleasing templates and a smooth presentation style. ||  ||
 * Wordle || [|www.wordle.net] || Beautiful word clouds that are able to be tweaked with different fonts, layouts and color schemes. ||  ||