Instructional Technology

Top Five Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance and Support ELA Success in the Classroom
 
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blogging
 
What are the top 5 tools?
 
Collaborative
 
 
  • Collaborative Online Writing Tools - Storybird is a collaborative user friendly web 2.0 tool that allows students to use artwork of artists to create their own storys. Students cancollaborate with other students to work togther to create great stories.
 
Mulitmedia
 
 
Podcasting
  • Podcasting- Audacity® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds
 
Blogging
 
  • Blogging - Kidblog is a safe and simple to use blog site for students. Kidblog's simple, yet powerful tools allow students to publish posts and participate in discussions within a secure classroom blogging community. Teachers maintain complete control over student blogs.
  • Teachers's Schoolwire Website has a blog page that is also availble to use in the same manner.
videoconferencing
  • Videoconferencing - Skype- Free online videoconferncing tool.
 
 
 
 
1.Storybird -  
 
 
Top Five Training Document