Web+2.0


 * What is Web 2.0?**
 * Simply, any website that allows users to interact and collaborate in social media environment. For example- Facebook, Twitter, Edmodo, blogging, wikispaces, Google docs, etc. A "Two-Way" web.


 * How are Web 2.0 tools useful in the classroom?**
 * Click. Learn. Share.
 * Students are sharing, contributing, collaborating. Ideally, they are constantly learning.
 * Ownership and instant gratification. Students "create" and receive immediate response.


 * Why are Web 2.0 tools beneficial for teachers?**
 * Organization.
 * Ease of use.
 * Create your own professional learning community.
 * Increase student confidence and output level.
 * Increase parental involvement in student learning.


 * Are there teacher led and/or student led technology teams within your school?**
 * time is an issue
 * let the students do the work. Build confidence; improve classroom management.
 * sharing and collaborating


 * Edmodo**
 * go to the Edmodosite and create an account.
 * Edmodo is very user friendly. With that, you may find the Teacher's Guidequite useful.
 * check out my Edmodo cheat sheet for more info and help


 * Twitter**
 * To get started, go to the Twitterwebsite.
 * "follow" your friends and search for people to follow in your areas of interest
 * see what is "Trending"; stay current with the latest happenings
 * Prezi**
 * Prezi is great for being creative and thinking outside the box.
 * Prezi's Learn page is perfect for learning the program quickly and properly.
 * Google docs**
 * Create. Share. Collaborate.
 * Invite friends and colleagues to view, edit and share your work. No attachments needed.
 * Here is a Google docs tutorial to help you out.
 * Web 2.0 tools for schools**
 * Cool tools for schools- resources for all areas of your curriculum
 * Twhistory- use Twitter in a unique way to grasp a deeper understanding of what you are studying
 * web 2.0 tools for the classroom