3.+Web+2.0+Tools

=On this page we will provide more information on the web 2.0 tools we used to create this wiki. Following the description is a user difficulty rating: scale of 1-10, 1 is easiest, 10 is hardest. =

=﻿Wikispaces.com: = ==What is a wiki? A wiki is a website in which individuals can collaborate and edit information. Wikispaces allows the site manager to allow changes by anyone, no-one, or only approved members. It allows people to collaborate from a distance. Some teachers prefer to set up a class wiki in the beginning of the year. They assign each student a page and allow them to complete assignments on this page. Other teachers will use a wiki for a group project, where students will collaborate to complete a site. User difficulty: 7 ==

=﻿Voki.com: =

=﻿Voki is another free web tool. Students can create avatars and post them to their wiki or blog. Some uses could for an avatar could be in the beginning of the year to introduce themselves, or to use one to create a character from a book. User difficulty: 2 =

= =  =﻿Tagxedo.com: =

=﻿A tagxedo is a tag cloud with style. There are several sites which accomplish the same thing (wordle) but none with the flair of tagxedo. With tagxedo, all you do is import text. The site will analyze the text and create a word cloud from the words. The most frequent words will appear larger and darker than the those used less often. What is nice about tagxedo is that you can choose from a variety of cloud styles and even import pictures to use. Word clouds can be used to analyze a speech, results from surveys, or create a visual representation. User difficulty: 1 =

= = =﻿Prezi.com: =

=Prezi is power-point "on steroids." Prezi is best looked at as a large whiteboard. Users can place text, photos, and videos on the board. They then use the tools to zoom in on different parts of the board. It creates a stunning presentation. User Difficulty: 8 ﻿ = = = =Glogster.com =

=What is a glog? A glog is a virtual poster. On a glog, a user can add backgrounds, text, photos, videos, and animations. Glogster is a simple tool to use and it can create stunning effects. Glogster could be used to present information on virtually anything. User difficulty: 2 =

= VoiceThread.com: VoiceThread is a neat tool in which users to upload a photo, then create a video commentary which is linked to the picture or slide show. The neat thing about VoiceThread is that other people can also create a video to comment on the same picture. If the user does not have a webcam, messages can be called or typed in. VoiceThread would be a great way to activate prior knowledge on a subject, or allow students to reach adaptation. User difficulty: 4 =

= ﻿Storybird.com: Storybird is a great tool for creating a digital story. It is easy to use and provides beautiful graphics. Users can either publish the book on a website or have the book bound and printed. User difficulty: 4 =