Web 2.0 tools

Even more web tools...

I found this site searching for a tool I can se with my students and expository writing.  Check it out- there is a lot of Web 2.0 tools that we have learned about and many many more!

The 21st Century School Teacher

If you have any suggestions on a tool for this type of writing, let me know!

Reflect on Learning

As a result of Education 584, I feel that I can now use innovative web 2.0 tools with my students with ease.  I will admit that at times, I was very overwhelmed with all of the tools I was introduced to.  At times, I wished I had more time to explore and become comfortable with the newly discovered tools.  In the future, I will take the time to explore these tools more and find ways to integrate them into my classroom.  I did become comfortable with some blogging, web resource organizing, digital storytelling, and collaborating tools and feel confident in my ability to integrate these tools frequently and efficiently with my students.

Here are a few of the examples to demonstrate my learning and integration into my teaching experiences.

Animoto-

I used this animoto with Kindergarten intervention students working on Letter Naming and Letter Sound Fluency.
Weebly-

Here is my weebly site which I have set up to keep parents involved and informed in my classroom.
Storybird-
I had my students create storybirds to demonstrate connecting events within a narrative writing piece.  Here are my student examples.
Photostory-

This photostory was created to enhance the reading comprehension strategy of visualizing.  I intend to use it to introduce the concept, as a reinforcement tool with special education students, and as a review when needed. 

Wikispaces-
Our Class Wiki has been designed as a collaborative tool to gather ideas share resources with other teachers.
Also-
Website organizing tools such as diigo (but I still like Livebinder more)

I can't wait to explore even more...

Glogster, Pinterest, Go Animate, Voicethread, Dropbox, Kid blog, Symbaloo, Smilebox, Doodlebuddy, Blabberize, Taxedo, Wordle, Go Animate, Photopeach, Twitter

Most Importantly-

I feel confident in exploring new tools and have learned that through Twitter professional development can happen at any time without going anywhere. 

What do you think was the most valuable for you and your students?

I am always open to suggestions... Keep me in mind if you find a new web 2.0 tool to explore!