Other+Web+2.0+Tools

= Examples of Other Web 2.0 Tools =

VoiceThread - "Life Cycle of a Butterfly"
Mary Elizabeth Corr

I chose to upload a picture of the life cycle of a butterfly on my VoiceThread. If you click on my picture on the left side of the picture you will see my explanation of why I uploaded the picture. This can be a wonderful technology to use for a child in a hospital setting who may be missing school and needs to stay caught up in his/her school work. The teacher can post a video of what the rest of his/her class is learning that day, or post pictures to help the child stay aware of what is going on in the classroom. The teacher could also use a microphone to give audio to the picture, so the child can understand better what the teacher is teaching that day/week. This could also be a wonderful way for older students to post presentations they want/need to share with other students as well as the teacher.

VoiceThread

Glogster
Shelby Jackson

This site is designed to allow teachers the opportunity to connect the classroom with the students' home. Within this site, teachers can create blog-type pages which can be used to report on children's progress, serve as an electronic portfolio of students' classwork, post at-home activities, and encourage parent/ teacher communication. I have uploaded a Glogster that I have created for a pretend class. Within my Glog, you will find that I have included contact information, helpful videos, at-home activities, and topics of the month. By using a glogster, caregivers will be able to see what is going on within their child's class.

Glogster Page: []

Floorplanner
Anna Berrier [|www.floorplanner.com]

This site allows a person to create a visual floorplan of their space. Although it is used on a trial basis (unless you want to buy the software) it is extremely useful for thinking about classroom layout and the efficient use of space. I think this is a crucial skill for any good teacher to possess, so this resource is a great way to get a visual grasp of the concept.

It is a versatile tool, as it can be used in many different ways (for a classroom, bedroom, hospital room, library, bathroom, etc.) You name the space that you need to lay out and want it down on paper, you can do it here. It is a really neat resource that is flexible and easy to use and is good for any kind of visual learner or thinker who needs to see the space that they're setting up before they can make that space reach its full potential for the students using it.

Here is my example of my ideal classroom! Go make your own :) []