Web+2.0+Tools

A list of web 2.0 tools and links are compliled into a list on the class wiki. Students have access to these links at anytime. I use examples of products created with some of these tools in class presentations and give brief tutorials if needed. This list serves as building block for student creativity. This list is a resource page for students. They can look here to find a web 2.0 tool that would help them best demonstrate and present the knowledge gained during the unit of study.
 * Description**

Students became very excited when web 2.0 tools were shown during class presentation. When they were given the freedom to explore the list it almost became a bit overwhelming for some students. I gave them the opportuinity to explore and play for a day before they chose a tool that they wanted to work with. Often times students did not need help learning how to create projects with the web 2.0 tools because they had a tutorial video embeded into the site. Students created timelines showing their knowledge of events leading to the Revolutionary War using a tool of their choice.
 * Analysis**

In the future it might be benifical to introduce the list a few tools at a time. Because the list was long students wanted to more time to explore the tools than start creating their product. Introducing 3-4 tools at a time would allow choice and creativity, but eliminate all the time needed to review each tool. Students were engaged in their work during this time. Students also enjoyed reivewing other student work because they enjoyed looking at all the different styles and presentations.
 * Reflection**

Student work samples: [|Story Jumper]

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