Web 2.0 Tools Presented by Kimberly Sharp January 24, 2012

What is Web 2.0?  Web 2.0 (or Web 2) is the popular term for advanced Internet technology and applications including blogs, wikis, RSS and social bookmarking. Source: 9_gci %2C00.html 9_gci %2C00.html 9_gci %2C00.html

What is Web 2.0?  No need to download software.  Set up Accounts online.  Consider creating a new “free” address to manage your accounts.

QR Codes  Quick Response Codes or barcode  Must have a scanner to read: Red Laser or QR Droid  Give additional content to users – discounts, coupons, more details, video, etc.  Create codes using  Save as a.png file. Copy/Paste/Embed

QR Codes: Practical Applications  Compare Pricing  Promote fun use of technology  Scavenger Hunt

Google Docs   Collaborate with others using Microsoft Office  Create forms and surveys to quickly compile information watch?v=yZIy1ewEq3w

Google Docs FORMS: Step by Step  Google.Com – select documents  Choose Create and select Form  Select a Theme  Edit Sample Questions  Choose or to add or modify questions  Don’t forget to select “make this a required question” if needed  Check your form by clicking link at the bottom of the page  Copy/paste the link to send in an or post on your website  Review responses on GoogleDocs homepage. Click “Form” to see a summary of responses

Google Docs: Practical Applications  Pre-Assessments  Quick Surveys  Scheduling  Collaborating with colleagues

BatchGeo   Create a personalized map with notations using GoogleDocs Forms or an Excel Spreadsheet. watch?v=RiGSw9VccOo

BatchGeo: Step by Step  Paste spreadsheet into the box on the homepage.  Scroll down and select “validate and set options” to identify the location column  Choose to save your map if you wish

BatchGeo: Practical Applications  Group Projects  Civil War Battles  Location of Famous Landmarks or Natural Features  State Facts

Study Stack   Create flashcards, crosswords, hangman, word scrambles and more m/watch?v=NUT1R- F4D7M

Study Stack: Step by Step  Create an account  Create a new stack or browse existing stacks  Type questions or import text  Embed Code for specific activity into your webpage – kids can only see what you want them to see

Pinterest   Visual Bookmarking Utility  Need an Invitation! h?v=QKaWCImxC4A&feature= results_video&playnext=1&list =PL0FD5F E

Livebinders  om/welcome om/welcome om/welcome  Browse Existing Binders  Create your own binder with login/password

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Poll Everywhere  ere.com/ ere.com/ ere.com/  Create polls  View results as votes come in  Embed in.ppt or webpage  Text a code to or submit a code on e.com/watch?v=cuJ 6gL07xZc

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