Web+2.0+ITGS+Classroom

=** Web 2.0 in the ITGS Classroom **=

The wide range of web 2.0 tools that are available is absolutely amazing. Scroll down the list at [] (Be certain to click on the NEXT button.)

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// These tools support the teaching and learning and enhance communication and collaboration within and beyond the classroom. Add your favorite web 2.0 tools in the table below.//

teacher websites at [] || Wikis provided for educational purposes. For K-12 education Wikispaces is free of advertising. || Another popular tool for images is [|Flickr] ||
 * || http://www.wikispaces.com
 * || http://www.wikispaces.com
 * [|http://www.ning.com] || Social (educational) networking environment for collaboration and sharing multimedia. Also includes features such as blogging, discussion, chat and forums. Each can be turned on and off as needed for student and techer use. ||
 * [|http://docs.google.com] || Google docs - including Word, Spreadsheet with Form function and Presentation (Powerpoint). ||
 * [] || iGoogle is a 'startup' page and can include RSS feeds as well as other useful widgets. Another similar tool is [|Netvibes]. ||
 * [] || Google Reader is a tool for subscribing to blogs and other feeds. It allows for sharing and networking also. ||
 * [|http://del.icio.us] || Delicious is a social bookmarking tool that allows you to share and network with others ||
 * [|http://www.diigo.com] || Diigo has a similar function to Delicious, with some added features. It is recommended to bookmark with Diigo using the add-on Diigo toolbar in the browser. ||
 * [] || Picasa is a photo storing and sharing tool.
 * [|http://www.slideshare]. || This tool allows for sharing PDF files and slideshows online. Uploads can be embedded into blogs and wikis. ||
 * [|http://www.eduslide.net] || Create and deliver your own eLearning. Multi-functional tool. ||
 * [|http://www.zoomerang.org] || Online survey tool with basic account free. Another tool like this is called [|Survey Monkey]. ||

Teachers can set up free educational wikis without advertising by going to [|http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/ teachers] and clicking both private (i.e. IB documents must be on a protected site) and verifying that the wiki is for Educational Use. Wikispaces also provides a video tutorial for learning how to create wikis.
 * ITGS Class Wiki**