Web+2.0+Resources

**//What is Web 2.0?//**
==//Web 2.0 is the term given to describe a second generation of the World Wide Web that is focused on the ability for people to collaborate and share information online. Web 2.0 basically refers to the transition from static HTML Webpages to a more dynamic Web that is more organized and is based on serving Web Applications to users. Other improved functionality of Web 2.0 includes open communication with an emphasis on Web-based communities of users, and more open sharing of information. Blogs, wikis, and Web Services are all seen as components of Web 2.0.//==

--http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/W/Web_2_point_0.html

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A different way to search for information from Yahoo. Works more like a database and uses Wikipedia to gather its information. It is a "sandbox" site so it is in it's test stages.

[] Web 2.0 is about revolutionary new ways of creating, collaborating, editing and sharing user-generated content online. It's also about ease of use. There's no need to download, and teachers and students can master many of these tools in minutes. Technology has never been easier or more accessible to all.

For Educators:

 * 1) A creative, dynamic, and innovative digital outlet that captures learner's excitement for online creations, keeps learners engaged in course content, and makes teaching and learning more fun.
 * 2) A private and safe platform, monitored directly by teachers. Teachers control all the activities of their learners.
 * 3) A valuable teaching tool that integrates diverse core subjects including math, science, history, art, photography, music and more for individual learner portfolios, unique alternative assessments, and differentiated instructional activities.

For Learners:

 * 1) A fun, imaginative, and powerful learning experience which fosters independent creative self expression, positive learner-teacher relationships, and teamwork on collaborative class projects.
 * 2) A vibrant, multi-sensory learning experience which integrates learner’s knowledge and skills into traditionally text-oriented subjects and motivates learner’s desire to explore topics in which they may previously have been

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 * Prezi** is a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides. Text, images, videos and other presentation objects are placed on the infinite canvas and grouped together in frames. The canvas allows users to create non-linear presentations, where they can zoom in and out of a visual map.

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Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery.

LiveBinders is your 3-ring binder for the Web

 * Collect your resources
 * Organize them neatly and easily
 * Present them with pride

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"Wall Wisher" is a Web 2.0 free online tool where anyone can build a "wall". Everybody else can then go onto the internet and stick post-it notes electronically onto the wall, (and include linked Pictures, You Tube videos, PowerPoints, PDF documents, Excel Spreadsheets, or web page links). It was originally designed for birthday, anniversary or get well soon etc wishes. A whole group of people could add their messages for someone; and that person could then read them on the web. However, Wall Wisher can be used for educational purposes as well.

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Animoto automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique video pieces from your photos, video clips and music. **Fast**, **free** and **shockingly easy**.

[] Voicethread is a way to show pictures, video, and sound in a different way and allows others to comment on what they see.

[|http://www.teachertube.com]
YouTube for educators.

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A place to have fun and create magazine covers, trading cards, movie posters, mosaics...

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The **IDEportal**, where you can find online workshops, articles, lesson-planning, and classroom materials that you can use every day in your classroom. These materials can also be accessed from the comfort of your home or anywhere you have Internet access!

 Username - **bhillsms** Password - **learning **

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Commoncraft has many how-to and informational videos about things found on the internet and even things like the stock market.