There are several Web 2.0 tools that can be used by students and teachers. These tools can be categorized in several different topics but I chose to categorize them by collaboration/sharing, presentation/explanation, and evaluation/survey tools. These are all important areas and aspects of online learning environments.
Collaboration/Sharing Tools
1. Padlet - This is a virtual, interactive board or "wall" where students can discuss anything with each other and post their questions and comments. Teachers can also use this to create classes where the students in that class can collaborate with each other and the teacher.
2. Blendspace - This is a place where teachers can collect resources and have them all in one place for students to view. Teachers, as well as students, can create short digital lessons.
3. Yugma - This is a software that allows anyone to share their ideas with others. You can set up a web conference with students where everyone can interact and share their thoughts, comments and questions about the topic being covered in class.
Presentation/Explanation Tools
1. Prezi - You can use this software for free if you do not mind your presentations being public. This presentation software contains many different features that make it appealing to the user and viewer. It is user friendly, which is an extremely important feature for all students to be able to use it.
2. Educational Technology Network - This is a website that allows you to record audio explanations or lessons for students to listen to prior to an assignment. You convert the lessons into an mp3 file and students can listen to them at their convenience.
3. emaze - This is a free software that can be used my anyone for any presentation need that they may have. There are many templates that are already set up that you can use, or you can create your own template. Because it is a cloud-based software, you can pick up right where you left off on any device.
Evaluation
1. Kahoot! - This is a great resource for students to review topics. It allows teachers to see who answered correctly before moving on to the next question. I have used this several time and it keeps the students engaged throughout the lesson. Teachers can also create discussions and surveys for students to use.
2. Quizlet - Students or teachers can create a stack of study and review cards for an upcoming test or quiz. I think this is great because it puts the responsibility of learning on the students. The teacher can provide a class set of flash cards as well.
3. Socrative - This is a free software that teachers can use to create reviews for students. Students can answer the questions on their phone once they have the code for the activity. It allows the teachers to see who needs extra help with the material.
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