1. Web 2.0 Tools Presented by Kimberly Sharp January 24, 2012

2. 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: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0%2C%2Csid 9_gci1169528%2C00.html http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0%2C%2Csid 9_gci1169528%2C00.html http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0%2C%2Csid 9_gci1169528%2C00.html

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

6. 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 http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ http://qrcode.kaywa.com/  Save as a.png file. Copy/Paste/Embed

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

8. Google Docs  https://docs.google.com/ https://docs.google.com/  Collaborate with others using Microsoft Office  Create forms and surveys to quickly compile information http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yZIy1ewEq3w

9. 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 e-mail or post on your website  Review responses on GoogleDocs homepage. Click “Form” to see a summary of responses

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

11. BatchGeo  http://batchgeo.com/ http://batchgeo.com/  Create a personalized map with notations using GoogleDocs Forms or an Excel Spreadsheet. http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=RiGSw9VccOo

12. 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

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

14. Study Stack  http://www.studystack.com/ http://www.studystack.com/  Create flashcards, crosswords, hangman, word scrambles and more http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=NUT1R- F4D7M

15. 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

16. Pinterest  http://pinterest.com/ http://pinterest.com/  Visual Bookmarking Utility  Need an Invitation! http://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=QKaWCImxC4A&feature= results_video&playnext=1&list =PL0FD5F0285340189E

17. Livebinders  http://www.livebinders.c om/welcome http://www.livebinders.c om/welcome http://www.livebinders.c om/welcome  Browse Existing Binders  Create your own binder with login/password

18. Livebinders: Step by Step http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=UlpygJNogGs

19. Livebinders: Tutorials http://www.livebinders.com/?type=vide o#what-tabs

20. Word Clouds  http://www.wordle.net/ http://www.wordle.net/  http://www.tagxedo.com/ http://www.tagxedo.com/

21. Poll Everywhere  http://www.polleverywh ere.com/ http://www.polleverywh ere.com/ http://www.polleverywh ere.com/  Create polls  View results as votes come in  Embed in.ppt or webpage  Text a code to 37607 or submit a code on http://PollEv.com http://PollEv.com http://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=cuJ 6gL07xZc

22. Wikispaces  www.wikispaces.com www.wikispaces.com  http://jan12webtools.wikis paces.com/ http://jan12webtools.wikis paces.com/ http://jan12webtools.wikis paces.com/

23. Additional Resources  http://cooltoolsforschools. wikispaces.com/ http://cooltoolsforschools. wikispaces.com/ http://cooltoolsforschools. wikispaces.com/  http://www.go2web20.net/ http://www.go2web20.net/