Web 2.0 Tools

Pinterest allows users to pin ideas and create boards for different categories. Your ideas can then be pinned and easily accessed by choosing the correct board. (B.O.)

Diigo allows users to collect useful information online, allows you to makes notes to it, organize and share it. Users can also add tags to information so that it is easy to find. (B.O.)

19 Pencils is a unique search engine to help educators find and share lesson plans, quizzes, tests, and video resources for pre k-12th grade students. Teachers post from all around the world. These bookmarking tools are saved as thumbnails and posted to a class page. (K.P.)

Delicious is an easy to use bookmarking tool that allows users to create a Delicious extension so that you can add bookmarks with the click of a button. The ability to add and organize tags also makes finding a specific bookmark very easy. (B.O.)

Bundlr is an application that creates a bundle of items. This tool can be used as private or can share with the public. In the public setting, followers can share with similar interests. This method can be synced with Dropbox so the user can share items they have on the platform. (K.P.)

Flickr users can upload photos and videos . Users can also edit photos and create projects from any device or in any location. (B.O.)

Dropbox allows gives users a safe place to store files. These files can be accessed on any computer no matter where you are. These files can also be shared very easily. (B.O.)

Picasa is a tool that is fast and easy-to-use photo sharing website. It links with all of googles free photos and editing tools. This application allows all photos from the computer and smart phone to be accessed. (K.P.)

Yogile is a simple way to create a shared gallery where everyone can upload their photos. Students can create a slideshow by uploading images to a custom URL or a Yogile-generated email with photos attached. (K.P.)

YouTube allows users from around the world to upload videos. Users can create an account, add to their playlist, like and share videos. (B.O.)

TeacherTube is the YouTube for educators. Users can add blogs, video, audio, documents, photos etc. (B.O.)

Khan Academy is a tool where students can watch video lessons and test their knowledge, progressing at their own pace, and teachers can keep track of students' progress. Teachers can use this tool to differentiate instruction or flip their classroom. (K.P.)

Glogster is a great tool to create multimedia posters. Users can add video, links, images and audio to create personalized, creative posters. (B.O.)

PresentMe is a great tool that allows users to import a presentation file and deliver and record the presentation using their webcam. The tools are combined so that the user can share the presentation to social media or view from a mobile device. (K.P.)

Prezi is a tool that allows users to add text, links and images; they can also zoom and add motion to their presentation. (B.O.)

Slide Boom is a tool that allows users to include audio and video animations. This tool has the ability to make graphical annotations on slides.This tool also has settings for private group sharing as well as additional security. (K.P.)

Twitter is a social networking tool that allows users to send and read short tweets. These tweets can be up to 140 characters. Users also use # to categorize tweets and content. (B.O.)

Facebook is a social networking tool in which users create a profile and add friends, send messages, create events, notes, etc. Users can also like other user's posts, pictures, etc. (B.O.)

Second Life is a 3-D virtual world application that allows users to collaborate in a safe learning and entertaining environment. In Second Life, users can meet new people across the world and also set in on class lectures. During down time, students can hang out at coffee shops. A lot of teachers are having lessons on this new digital world. (K.P.)

Edmodo is a site where students can collaborate strictly about education. They can ask their peers questions as well as the teachers. Teachers can also collaborate with other teachers for new lessons and ideas. (K.P.)

Skype is a tool where students can text, voice, video, and share experiences all around the world. (K.P.)

Class Dojo is a tool that evaluates behavior management for the classroom. Each student has a profile and make up their own avatar. These avatars will receive negative and positive points based on the student's behavior. (K.P.)

Study Island is a tool that helps kindergarten through 12th grade master state-specific, grade level academic standards in a fun and engaging manner. This game enables teachers to track student performance in real-time to address learning gaps, monitor student progress and measure teacher effectiveness. (K.P.)