Web+2.0+Tools

Set 2 of Resources:

1. [|Poll Everywhere] I ranked this resource first because I felt that it was a fun way to engage students in material by allowing them to interact with each other in learning. I also was impressed with the different ways that technology can be used for the polls; computer, cell phone, or special devices such as the ones we use in class currently can be used. Overall it is an easy was to get students connected and a great way to heighten their desire for learning.

2. [|SlideShare] I ranked this website second because of the level of difficulty that it involved. I like how organized the information was and the fact that there was access to other presentations. I thought it was a great way to organize informaiton, however I did not know how well an elementary school student would be able to navigate this resource.

3. [|Class BlogMeister] I liked this website for the fact that teachers have yet another way to communicate with their students and parents of students. I ranked this source third because I did not think it had as much educational potential as the other top two. This source would be great for reflective purposes, in the sence that students could reflect on the days lesson, or make suggestions to the teacher in a technology supported appropriate way.

4. [|Wordle] I ranked this one fourth because I thought it was a creative way to arrange words, however I did not feel that alot of educational benefit could come out of this source. Other than recognizing differant words in association or with aide to spelling I felt that this would be a less educationaly packed assignment.

5. [|Cartoon Creator] I ranked this source last, because for one, I could not figure out how to operate this source. Also looking at the previous ones that are made I do not see the educational value of these cartoons. Plus examples shown on the website were not elementary age appropriate.