Web 2.0

Exploring Web 2.0 was a little overwhelming at first because there are just so many things to look at and experience. One website I looked at that I really liked and could imagine using in my classroom is called "gliffy" which allows you to create and share diagrams online with other people. This website makes it easy to create flow charts, venn diagrams, etc. With it I can create worksheets for my class or even put it up in class and have them help me construct one that is based on what we are learning. This does seem to be intended for professionals so it might not be easy for a child to do alone so some adult help will be necessary

Another one I liked is called "Animoto" which allows you to make amazing videos out of images, music, and video clips and customizing it whichever way you like and then be able to share it. I think this would be good to use in the classroom as a way to get the kids interested in the topic we may be learning about and making it fun. Adding music is also another way that will get them interested in the material. This site seems to be intended for adults who will be able to put this video together and add music to it.

"Evernote" was also another one that I really liked and could imagine myself using it, though not necessarily with the class since I want to teach 2nd or 3rd grade. "Evernote" is a way to keep track of notes you have made, images you have taken, links you have saved, etc. and organize it all together in one single place. I can use it to make a checklist of what I need to go over and do for the day with my class, take pictures of student work so that I can keep a folder of students' progress with a particular subject, access my lesson plan for the day, record feedback, etc. It can also be made public so that students and parents can access it and see what has been going on in the classrom. I belive it is a great resource for teachers and have it keep them organized and ready to go.