Using+Web+2.0+Tools+for+Projects+&+More

www.kidblog.com www.epals.com www.diigo.com @http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ @http://classblogmeister.com/ @http://edublogs.org/ @http://gabcast.com/ **http://www.podcasting-tools.com/** **http://delicious.com/** @http://www.tools2learn.ca/ @http://classroom.jc-schools.net/waltkek/ Mrs. Waltke's Literacy page has a wonderful site with resources for our reading program Scott-Foresman Reading. [|http://mosleyclassupdates.blogspot.com] Create class blogs with Google that allow teachers to post class announcements and updates. Also, students can communicate with teachers concerning projects, homework, etc. __shockwave files__ - Google search shockwave files to locate various interactive sites that can be effectively used with SmartBoard technology. Go to Google and simply type the skill name. Leave a space, then type .swf. Look for the files that have "flash" in the left margin.**
 * Start a class blog on Kidblog or let your students have their own teacher-moderated blogs. Students can discuss concepts, pose questions, and interact with each other. Settings allow for a safe web experience.**
 * Use ePals to connect to another classroom in the state, country, or even the world! Students can do various projects with their long-distance peers or simply communicate to each other like pen pals.**
 * Students can collaborate with each other or with other students from different schools through Diigo. The site allows students to bookmark sites, create tags, make notes, and save discussions.**
 * Have students create podcasts about science, vocabulary words, math formulas, upcoming events, test strategies, and more**.
 * A blog site set up specifically for educators and students with many built-in privacy controls**
 * A free blog-hosting site for educators and students of all ages**
 * This is an easy-to-use podcast creation and hosting site. You can even use your cellphone to record the podcast.**
 * A well-done overview of the process of creating a podcast**
 * Save your bookmarks online, share with viewers, and search via tags or others' links.**
 * An extensive overview with support materials to help teachers better use the "typical" classroom technology toolset