Web+2.0+Tools

=Web 2.0= Here is a Wiki on fun Web 2.0 Tools

Animoto
Looking for a great way to make video slide shows? [|Animoto] is a great way, they provide free membership to teachers. All you need to do to use the Web 2.0 application is create an account (be sure to apply for the educator membership). Once your account is created then upload pictures. Your video slide show can include pictures, text slides, and music (either music from their site or one that you upload). It is quite fun to play with.


 * Here is an example of a personal slide show I made, there is sound with the slide show. ||
 * media type="custom" key="3076956" ||


 * Animoto Instructions**

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 * Teacher Accounts**

This is a link to their Education section—read through the page. In the past, a teacher must apply for a code and then you have free access for a limited amount of time. It may take a week or more to get the code, but they have always gotten back to me when I’ve applied for it.


 * Animoto Assignments**

**Online Screencasting:**

 * **Jing**
 * **Screen Toaster**

Voice Thread
Voicethread is an excellent collaborative way for students to share documents, artwork, slides, pictures, etc. They are able to record their voice over each slide as well as add music or video. Others can then comment on their project by either leaving a text, voice, or video comment. You really have to try it to see its capabilities.

**Glogster:**
Glogster is an online interactive poster that you can add files, music, YouTube videos, etc. Great project for kids!! [|www.edu.glogster.net]
 * Instructions-Detailed with Pics:**


 * Instructions-Brief**

**Diigo:**

 * Diigo is an online social bookmarking site. You can highlight, comment and save websites so you don't need to re-read the article.**
 * [|www.diigo.com]**
 * Diigo Assignment**

**Prezi:**

 * Prezi is an online presentation tool that is the cadillac to PowerPoint!!**
 * [|www.prezi.com]**


 * Instructions:**


 * Assignment:**
 * The first Prezi assignment students created was a Prezi "All About Me". They needed to have 7 different "slides".**
 * Other Assignments from Listserve:**

**Picnik:**

 * Picnik is a photo editing site. You can do everything from taking red-eye out, to distorting a photo. This website is super easy to learn and kids can pick it up and edit a photo in 15 minutes.**
 * [|www.picnik.com]**

**Wordle:**

 * Wordle is a word cloud. Students can learn and create an assignment within 30 minutes.**
 * [|www.wordle.net]**


 * Wordle Assignment:**

**Wiki:**

 * www.wikispaces.com**
 * Instructions & Assignment Used as a Review for Computer Essentials Final Exam**

**Create a Santa Video:**
If you are looking for a fun activity to teach the kids how to upload photos to an internet website - check this out. For kids, students need to upload 3 photos. For adults, students only need one. []