Web2.0 can be defined as "a web-based platform for applications and services."
Web-based means that your software and files can be accessed from anywhere at anytime. They exist on servers "in the cloud," so this Web2.0 concept is now often referred to as "Cloud Computing." Nothing is dependent on a local computer.
Applications and services include word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, audio and video productions, communications, tech support and other new applications added to the list every day.
"It is my prediction that within the next two to three years the majority of all major software applications will migrate into a fully web-based computing environment."
Web2.0: Nothing to download, and most of the products are free.
- Web2.0 Chart (list of categories and tools)
- Google ---- industry leader in Web2.0 Products
- Non-Google Products (all free)
- Yodio (use your cell phone to record audio; instantly uploads to the Internet)
- Screentoaster.com (record a video from your screen --- presentations, speeches, or tutorials)
- Screenr (like Screentoaster, record a video from your screen. Upload to Youtube; download to PC/Mac; embed)
Scribblar.com (live white board, including audio and chat, and free)
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OnlineVideoConverter.com) [prev. called catchvideo.net]. Capture/download YouTube videos or soundtracks to your local computer
- Dabbleboard (live white board --- sketching, annotating, visualizing, collaborating)
- TokBox.com (Video communication tool --- post your speeches, video email, and more).
- TinyURL.com (Convert those long nasty URL's into tiny URL's in a few clicks)
- FlipMyPhotos.com (online photo editing: Rotate, Crop, Resize, Red eye removal)
- Doodle.com (easy scheduling: schedule an event)
- 4Shared.com (5 gig free storage for video, images, docs, any filetypes)
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- RSS and Google Reader
- Delicious.com (your favorites and bookmarks on the go. Social bookmarking for everyone)
- UStream (audio and video recorder & live broadcasting)
- Voice Thread (Upload your Powerpoint or Photos, then record (annotate) to make them come alive).
- Podcasting in Plain English (3 minutes)
- Blogger Recorder (avBlogger)
Web2.0 Hybrids: Small, free download, then access from anywhere, anytime.
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DropBox (Have files, will travel. Sync your local docs anywhere). Skype (Talk with anyone worldwide, free. Includes Chat/Text, web cam support, and file transferring). -
Not Web2.0, but you may want these powerful tools anyway:
Most students love and embrace technology.
Consider using some of these Web2.0 tools to tap into their world to address their learning styles.
Consider using some of these tools to create the relationships, relevance, rigor and results necessary to prepare today's students for their future.
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