Web+2.0+Tools

Web 2.0 tools for education are defined as those that allow students and teacher to __create or produces their own content__, as well as __collaborate with others__. Examples: The Wiki you are viewing, Blogs, social networking sites, and web applications. Think "prosumer" instead of "consumer".
 * What is a Web 2.0 Tool?**

The Web tools on this page are focused on those that allow creating or collaboration among teachers or students. Other Web tools are available which focus on different areas.

help. || Both || A website where students can create online "posters", including text, images, videos, and links. Projects can then be saved and embedded into other sites. || help. || Both || Students create speaking avatars with various backgrounds; education version allows for longer recording time. Create a link to avatars from other pages, or use the embed code. || Can be printed or embedded. || text. || sets made by other teachers and students. Paid version has more options, such as adding images to cards. || teachers || Both || Note taking program that allows syncing across devices and programs. Use the web based tool, download to a PC or Mac, install App on a device. Can include audio and images, free version is great, paid adds features and storage. || or embedded on site. Apps can be downloaded to scan the code and visit the link. || teachers || Free || Online, real time collaborative tool where multiple people can edit a document at the same time. Great for discussions about literature, responses to questions, etc. Export document in different formats. || notes. Limited to 150 characters per response. || based on the image. Paid version includes dashboard for comments, grade work, downloads, etc. || bookmarks are no longer limited to any one machine. || would need help. ||
 * = ==**Site**== || **Primary (P)**
 * Interm (I)**
 * Both (B)** || **Free or**
 * Cost** ||= ==**Description**== ||
 * Glogster - Education Version || (I), (P) with
 * Voki - Speaking avatars || (I), (P) with
 * Wordle || (B) || Free || A "tag cloud", where students can enter any words, phrases, or text, and create a visual cloud showing the text.
 * Taxcedo || (I) || Free || Similar to Wordle tag clouds, but with more functionality, designed to provide more style options and ways to select
 * Quizlet || (B) || Both || Make flashcards online; enter the word and definition, use games to practice. In addition, access thousands of other
 * Evernote || (I) and
 * Kaywa QR Codes || All || Free || QR codes are links to websites or plain text. You enter a URL or text, a code is generated, which can be printed out
 * Willyou.typewith.me || (I) and
 * Wallwisher || All || Free || Online bulletin or sticky note board; teacher creates a board and topic, students go to the page and reply with sticky
 * Storyboard || All || Both || Art-inspired creative writing tool where teachers can make assignments; students choose an image and write stories
 * Bubbl.us || All || Free || Basically, an online brainstorming tool. Students create a bubble map ||
 * SlideRocket || All || Both || Create presentations online, similar to powerpoint, export and embed on Edmodo. Paid version provides extra options ||
 * Portaportal || Teachers || Free || Portaportal is a web based bookmarking utility that lets you store links to your favorite websites online. Now your
 * Prezi || All || Free || Online presentation tool, creates a more stunning visual with zoom in and zoom out feature. Fun to use, primary
 * Edmodo || All || Free || Description ||
 * [|Storybird] || All || Free || Create stories with given picture prompts ||