Technology Tools

Before we start becoming experts in a specific technology tool, I’d like you to see what is out there in terms of web 2.0 tools.

What to do:

1. Register on the chat site for the course.  Go to the site, look on the side bar and click the link that says register.  Follow the steps.
2. Find a tool and explore it.  Everyone finds one resource.
3. On the chat site for the course create a new post (type blog post) that includes the following information:
   • The name of the site and a link to the resource
   • A brief description – what is it, what features it has
   • Does it help develop any of our 21st century skills?  (communication, collaboration & teamwork, problem solving, digital  literacy)
   • How it would be useful either inside or outside the classroom for students and/or teachers.
   • It is easy to use?  What features and functionality does it have?
   • Does it cost money? If yes, how much?
4. Then, pick two resources your peers or I posted and look at them.  Add your thoughts in a reply to the post.  Consider the following questions:
   • Do you think the site is useful for students and/or teachers?
   • If yes, how is it useful? In no, why not?

Places to start:

• My diigo list of web 2.0 tools (somewhat out of date)
• My diigo list of other useful sites for finding tools
• Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day

Some of his lists

• The Best Collections Of Web 2.0 Tools For Education
• The Best Ways To Create Online Content Easily & Quickly In 2012 — So Far
• The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education In 2012 — So Far