Web+2.0+in+the+History+Classroom

__//**Technology in the Classroom**//__

//Web Tools://
 * 1) __//**Quizlet**//__--fun, interactive flashcard game; great for studying....
 * Quizlet.com
 * Good for test and quiz review
 * Can google what you want, find it from someone who has already made it--and you can modify it for your usage.
 * 1) __//**Timetoast**//__--online timeline
 * Interactive
 * Can be shared anywhere on the web
 * Great for notes
 * Reading logs
 * www.timetoast.com
 * Can not print a hard copy; but you can print dipity (and also imbed videos)
 * 1) __//**Wikis**//__--online, collaborative experience
 * Sharing class projects/presentations
 * critiquing student work
 * collaboration
 * file sharing
 * interactive space for conversations
 * Upload and download various files
 * wikispaces.com
 * pbworks.com
 * paperless
 * Make sure kids use professional language
 * 1) __//**Prezi-**//__-Online presentation and collaborative space
 * provides fluid presentation
 * can embed video, text, images
 * can be shared
 * prezi.com
 * 1) __//**Edmodo**//__--educational facebook; very popular with many teachers in the session; lots of great uses!!!
 * provides a safe and easy way for classes to connect and collaborate
 * share content
 * access homework, grades, school notices
 * paperless
 * connect and collaborate with other teachers
 * blogs
 * email communications
 * attachments
 * good for backchannel chatting during videos
 * free professional development on edmodo, to help learn features; also tutorials; and edmodo blog...
 * can text students
 * www.edmodo.com
 * Completely free
 * 1) __//**QR Codes**//__--quick response code
 * QR code generator-- qrcode.kaywa.com
 * Scavenger hunt-- classtools.net/QR/
 * Scavenger hunts for review
 * Introduction of units
 * Quick way to provide info
 * 1) __//**Twitter**//__--Communication in under 140 characters
 * www.twitter.com
 * taking attendance
 * answering starters
 * backchanneling
 * Collaboration
 * realtimewwII --check this on Twitter
 * 1) **//__Dropbox__//**--online file storage system that can be accessed on any computer at any time
 * Storage from multiple sources, replaces smaller storage devices
 * share files with others
 * backup important files
 * have students turn in assignments
 * 2GB is free; as you share with people or recommend people who sign up, you get more space
 * People and students only have access to what you want to share with them
 * Might be great for receiving iMovie projects from students; do not have to use flashdrive.
 * Free
 * dropbox.com
 * 1) **//__Evernote--__//**permits digital note taking to record thoughts, presentations, lists and images
 * Allows access via computer and smartphone
 * notes and reminders for everything
 * evernote.com
 * can include pdfs