Using Web 2.0 Tools in Education

Storybird allows you to create art inspired stories to read, share and print.  This is a great tool for all students but especially those that are reluctant to put words down on paper.  Stories can be created using pictures.  Storybird can be accessed at storybird.com.

• Zoho Wiki enables educators to create interactive online course content for students. Dynamic content like videos, presentations, reports and graphs can be inserted to make regular subjects more interesting.  Using this tool will keep the students engaged with the topic.  Zoho Wiki can be accessed at https://wiki.zoho.com.
  
  
  Diigo is a research tool and a knowledge-sharing community.  It can be used to highlight and tag and bookmark.  This is a tool that can be used for rough drafts or if students are working on a project together.  Diigo can be accessed at www.diigo.com.
  
  Kidblog is designed for elementary and middle school students to have their own teacher monitored blog.  Students can participate in discussions within their secure classroom site.  This will be a great place to have students reflect or journal.  This can be accessed at kidblog.org.
  
  
  Animoto turns your photos and video clips into professional video slide shows in minutes.  Music can also be incorporated.  This gives students another way to do a presentation that is pleasing to the eyes and ears.  This can be accessed at animoto.com.