My Favorite Web 2.0 Tools

Web 2.0 is using the web to store,share,and access files through the internet. You don't need to be at your home computer to access these files because they are stored over the web. They can be accessed anywhere and at anytime. These tools can be extremely beneficial in the classroom. They can be used for a variety of subjects and can really enhance creativity for students.When using these tools it provides a different learning experience for children rather than just seeing it up on the board. It also educates children with some knowledge of computer and the internet which is a huge aspect of our lives.
One of the tools that I explored was Dabbleboard. Dabbleboard is an online white board. You can draw pictures, picks shapes, draw lines and arrows, insert text and many other features. This tool can be used to make diagrams to present to the students instead of drawing it on the white board in the classroom. This can be used to engage students in learning by using items that would spark their interest. For example, you can create a diagram of the water cycle by using attractive pictures and drawing lines. You can even instert text and label the parts of the water cycle. The online white board can be used for many different activities. I would find it useful to show to the class and map and show a route from one place to the other. They also can help create diagrams that can be shared with other students by each person would be given a destination and wouild create the route to get from one location to the place they are given. Watching and then being able to practice a tool can greatly benefit students learning.
Another tool that I explored was TokBox. All you need to use TokBox is a web cam and a microphone. This would be a great tool to use for students giving a speech. After each student is recorded it can all be played for the class. I think that this can be used for presenting a speech about a famous person. Each child can get dressed up and do a speech in front of the camera. I think that this tool can be especially helpful with students who are shy because they can do this in privacy and then see how well they do. TokBox can also be used for students to do a biography about themselves. One other way to use TokBox is for the teacher to do something at home and then present it to the class. Using this tool provides another fun way to be creative and provide a different learning experience.

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