Web 2.0 resources
Apps aren't everything. There are plenty of Web 2.0 resources for teachers. Here are a few gems I've found throughout the years. (But don't hesitate to let me know about the sites you've found. I'm more than happy to add them here.)
Weebly -- You all know what Weebly is because that's where this site is hosted! Please don't think I'm some crazy webmaster with mad skills because I'm pretty sure I could teach my grandmother how to create a website with Weebly. It's very user-friendly and would be a great place to have students create a website. I think it's easier than a Wiki and more fun since you can embed YouTube videos, polls, discussion forums, pictures, etc.
Google Drive -- Documents that you can share with multiple people?! Amazing, right? Use Drive to help you communicate project details with students or to share class materials. You can even have students collaborate on a paper or project if they use drive.
Diigo -- This is bookmarking on the go. If you bookmark a page with Diigo, you can access it from any computer. You are no longer a slave to your computer! Take the information you find with you wherever you go and you can even share it. (Which you've seen me do, especially on the Tech Resources page.)
Dropbox -- Instead of storing documents on a USB or externalhard-drive, try this easy to use cloud storage system. Then you can access your files from any device that has Internet access.
Text2MindMap -- You can have students creat mind maps at this site and they can rearrange the form and change the color. It's very easy to use and you can choose to save your work or discard it. This could be a different way to brainstorm or outline ideas or an essay. It's free so check it out!
Prezi -- Some of you already use Prezi, a free online presentation creator.
VoiceThread -- this is like a hybrid discussion group because you can add videos, audio files, images, etc. Here is a great YouTube video that explains it all: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vjM62eyRB-I&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DvjM62eyRB-I
Animoto -- Take images, photos or video clips and transform them into complete videos or slide shows.
Shmoop -- This has a number of resources for teachers, but my favorite are the videos. Some are a bit cheesy but the ones I've seen are quite good. This could spice up your anticipatory activities or any part of a lesson.
LiveBinders -- With LiveBinders, you can create an online binder. Plus, there are some that are already made that you can peruse.
Wikis -- Another way to make a site. These are often used for MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), so I know you could create a special page for you class or have your students make one.
Suggestions from Edudemic:
CloudMagic -- A service that appears to help you move flawlessly from Dropbox to Drive to Evernote... They say "magically find anything when you need it the most." That does sound magical!
Jumpshare -- Easily share your files.
Issuu -- This looks like the web version of Flipboard--create online magazines and publish them.
ePubBud -- Free Children's Books... Enough said, right? Who doesn't love free books?
Infogram -- This is how you can create those amazing infographics. That sounds like a great assignment, right?
EdCanvas -- This looks like a site that could do it all. It boosts student assignments, flipped classroom, 1:1 environments, and dynamic presentations.
KeepVid -- This does exactly what you would think it does--it keeps videos. No more waiting for YouTube to load in class! ;-)
TubeChop -- With this site, you can chop (i.e., cut) YouTube videos so you only show a portion.
GoAnimate -- You can make animated videos with this site. (This sounds great for those shy students who may not want to perform in front of the class!)
TodaysMeet -- This would help you conduct a virtual meeting run in real time.
Slideshare -- In three words: Online PowerPoint presentations.
Voki -- With this site, you can create talking avatars. (Another great option for shy students!)
Jing -- You can create videos of your screenshots with this site.
Pixlr -- A photo editor that is online! (Maybe this would help those who don't have iPhoto.)
Loopster -- Free online video editor! (Maybe this would help those who don't have iMovie.)
Scoop.it -- You can "scoop" content from the internet and make it into a webpage that can be shared with others. (Imagine giving your students a topic and having them create a website with the best, most reliable resources... Sounds cool, right?)
Paper.li -- You can create an online newspaper with this site!
Join.me -- Another site that you could use to conduct online meetings.
Zamzar -- This is a free online document converter. (Because sometimes you need that file in a different format!)
Poll Everywhere -- You can poll your students at any time to make your class more interactive or to see how many people actually grasp the concept. I see many possibilities with this site!
PlanBoard -- Create your lesson plans and connect with others on this site.
TeachersPayTeachers (TPT) -- As they say, it's "an open marketplace for educators." You can find a plethora of resources from real teachers on this site.
Gnowledge -- Create a new kind of quiz with this site. (One of the top teacher websites in 2012!)
Weebly -- You all know what Weebly is because that's where this site is hosted! Please don't think I'm some crazy webmaster with mad skills because I'm pretty sure I could teach my grandmother how to create a website with Weebly. It's very user-friendly and would be a great place to have students create a website. I think it's easier than a Wiki and more fun since you can embed YouTube videos, polls, discussion forums, pictures, etc.
Google Drive -- Documents that you can share with multiple people?! Amazing, right? Use Drive to help you communicate project details with students or to share class materials. You can even have students collaborate on a paper or project if they use drive.
Diigo -- This is bookmarking on the go. If you bookmark a page with Diigo, you can access it from any computer. You are no longer a slave to your computer! Take the information you find with you wherever you go and you can even share it. (Which you've seen me do, especially on the Tech Resources page.)
Dropbox -- Instead of storing documents on a USB or externalhard-drive, try this easy to use cloud storage system. Then you can access your files from any device that has Internet access.
Text2MindMap -- You can have students creat mind maps at this site and they can rearrange the form and change the color. It's very easy to use and you can choose to save your work or discard it. This could be a different way to brainstorm or outline ideas or an essay. It's free so check it out!
Prezi -- Some of you already use Prezi, a free online presentation creator.
VoiceThread -- this is like a hybrid discussion group because you can add videos, audio files, images, etc. Here is a great YouTube video that explains it all: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vjM62eyRB-I&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DvjM62eyRB-I
Animoto -- Take images, photos or video clips and transform them into complete videos or slide shows.
Shmoop -- This has a number of resources for teachers, but my favorite are the videos. Some are a bit cheesy but the ones I've seen are quite good. This could spice up your anticipatory activities or any part of a lesson.
LiveBinders -- With LiveBinders, you can create an online binder. Plus, there are some that are already made that you can peruse.
Wikis -- Another way to make a site. These are often used for MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), so I know you could create a special page for you class or have your students make one.
Suggestions from Edudemic:
CloudMagic -- A service that appears to help you move flawlessly from Dropbox to Drive to Evernote... They say "magically find anything when you need it the most." That does sound magical!
Jumpshare -- Easily share your files.
Issuu -- This looks like the web version of Flipboard--create online magazines and publish them.
ePubBud -- Free Children's Books... Enough said, right? Who doesn't love free books?
Infogram -- This is how you can create those amazing infographics. That sounds like a great assignment, right?
EdCanvas -- This looks like a site that could do it all. It boosts student assignments, flipped classroom, 1:1 environments, and dynamic presentations.
KeepVid -- This does exactly what you would think it does--it keeps videos. No more waiting for YouTube to load in class! ;-)
TubeChop -- With this site, you can chop (i.e., cut) YouTube videos so you only show a portion.
GoAnimate -- You can make animated videos with this site. (This sounds great for those shy students who may not want to perform in front of the class!)
TodaysMeet -- This would help you conduct a virtual meeting run in real time.
Slideshare -- In three words: Online PowerPoint presentations.
Voki -- With this site, you can create talking avatars. (Another great option for shy students!)
Jing -- You can create videos of your screenshots with this site.
Pixlr -- A photo editor that is online! (Maybe this would help those who don't have iPhoto.)
Loopster -- Free online video editor! (Maybe this would help those who don't have iMovie.)
Scoop.it -- You can "scoop" content from the internet and make it into a webpage that can be shared with others. (Imagine giving your students a topic and having them create a website with the best, most reliable resources... Sounds cool, right?)
Paper.li -- You can create an online newspaper with this site!
Join.me -- Another site that you could use to conduct online meetings.
Zamzar -- This is a free online document converter. (Because sometimes you need that file in a different format!)
Poll Everywhere -- You can poll your students at any time to make your class more interactive or to see how many people actually grasp the concept. I see many possibilities with this site!
PlanBoard -- Create your lesson plans and connect with others on this site.
TeachersPayTeachers (TPT) -- As they say, it's "an open marketplace for educators." You can find a plethora of resources from real teachers on this site.
Gnowledge -- Create a new kind of quiz with this site. (One of the top teacher websites in 2012!)