Give them the edge with Web 2.0
Cool tools for middle schoolPresented by Annalisa Cleveland
• Born and raised in Rome, Italy• B.A. in Modern Languages, University of Rome • M.A. in Modern Languages, Kansas State University• National Board Certified Teacher• Spanish and ESOL teacher in middle and high school, PWCS• Librarian in the making• [email protected]
About the presenter
What is Web 2.0?
Ja458vier. (2012). Logo de Web 2. Retrieved fromCC BY-SA 3.0
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Web_2.jpg
In the past, we used the internet to retrieve information
We can now use the internet to create/present information
So how does this affect us, teachers
and librarians?
Strandberg, E. (2006). A toolbox. Retrieved from: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/20060513_toolbox.jpg/512px-20060513_toolbox.jpgCC By-SA 2.5
What four tools, and why?
Big Huge Labs for educators!
Curriculum application for Big Huge Labs
SOL: Reading 7.5 a)Describe the elements of narrative structure including setting, character development, plot structure, theme, and conflict.
More curriculum applications for Big Huge Labs
• Create a map to show the Axis countries involved in World War II• Create a poster with a geometrical shape and list its characteristics
Sim, D. (2006) Mirror Neon Cube. Retrieved fromhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/victoriapeckham/272633585 CC BY 2.0
2. Voki
http://www.voki.com/
Genie explains Voki
• Functionality
• Limitations
Voki Classroom
Voki Presenter
Curriculum application for VokiSOL: World Languages WI.5 The student will present information orally and in writing in the target language, using a variety of familiar vocabulary, phrases, and structural patterns.
Monica habla
More curriculum applications for Voki• Students give a voice to a historical figure to tell about this person’s
life and accomplishments• Students give a voice to a fictional character• For teachers and librarians: use Voki for eye catching announcements
on your website
3. Thinglink
Amelia Earhart Thinglink
• Functionality
• Limitations
https://www.thinglink.com/featured
Curriculum application for ThinglinkSOL: Life Science LS.6The student will investigate and understand that organisms within an ecosystem are dependent on one another and on nonliving components of the environment.
Forest food chain ThinglinkRemix of: Amsel, Sheri. “Food Webs.” Forest Food Webs. Exploring Nature Educational Resource. Retrieved from : https://www.thinglink.com/scene/682965272721620992
More curriculum applications for Thinglink
• Photo collage• Timelines• Part of a picture • Bulletin boards• Interactive book talks
Dani Df1995. (2009). Collage di varie immagini di Roma. Retrieved from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Collage_Rome.jpg CC BY-SA 3.0
4. My Storybook
https://www.mystorybook.com/
• Functionality
• Limitations
Storybook example
Curriculum application for My StorybookSOL: Reading 8.6 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts. h) Summarize the text identifying supporting details
More curriculum applications for My Storybook
• Vocabulary pages• Creative writing• ESOL and World Languages• Geometrical shapes
Picture dictionary example
• Image editing and creations:http://www.imagechef.com/http://foldplay.com/http://www.tuxpi.com
• Infographicshttps://www.canva.com/
http://piktochart.com/
http://www.easel.ly/
• Audiotoolshttp://vocaroo.com/
http://www.audiopal.com/
http://blabberize.com/
• Video toolshttp://www.powtoon.com/
http://animoto.com/
http://www.pixiclip.com/beta/
• Presentation toolshttp://slidely.com/?tid=0
https://www.haikudeck.com/
http://prezi.com/
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