Britney Hodge

IDT 3600
Web 2.0 Tools
Name of Tool: Voki
URL: http://voki.com/
Description of Tool: This site allows you to create speaking avatars and use it as an
effective learning tool. This site introduces technology in a fun way and as well as
engaging the students with different lessons.
How can teachers use the tool: The teacher can view and approve and then
display the assignments on the class page so that other students can view
classmates work.
How can students use the tool: The student can login themselves as well as view
and complete their voki assignments all on one page.
Advantages of the tool: The teacher can focus more on teaching. Also, this site is a
fast way to get mass amounts of information all at one time. It is a great way for
teachers to manage the students work.

Name of Tool: Wikispaces

URL: http://www.wikispaces.com/content/classroom
Description of Tool: It is a fun way to get students excited about learning in a
modern and easy environment with web tools they know and love. Wikispaces also
uses Monitor Students Progress tool so that the teacher can see whose working as
well as making sure the work is distributed equally if they are in groups.
How can teachers use the tool: Teachers can easily collaborate with students as
well as use content from anywhere on the web. The teacher can use it as individual
work as well make it into group projects.
How can students use the tool: Students can comment on other classmates post as
well as send via messages to teacher or other classmates.
Advantages of the tool: The student can work independently as well as in group all
by using their own computer. They are able to communicate back and forth and
collaborate on ideas. This site is a great and easy way to get assignments done.

Name of Tool: Pivot Stickfigure Animator

URL: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/stickfigure.html
Description of Tool: Using Stickfigure Animator students can create stick figure
animations easily and without any artistic skills. They can make the figure move and
basically do whatever they want it to do.
How can teachers use the tool: The teacher can use this tool to have the students
demonstrate what they think certain words may mean but using pictures as well as
being creative with their artwork.
How can students use the tool: The students can create one or more stick figure in
an animation and configure animation size, speed, and other activities.
Advantages of the tool: The advantages are that the teacher can use this tool in
several different ways. For example, to express the students artistic skills, to teach a
lesson, or to have the student create a lesson of their own.

Name of Tool: GeoGebra

URL: http://www.geogebra.org/cms/
Description of Tool: GeoGebra is a great way to practice and create mathematics
problems for students to practice their math skills.
How can teachers use the tool: It allows teachers to connect with other teachers
as well as plan and deliver better lessons. The teachers can be creating and make it
as interesting as possible so the student can enjoy while learning.
How can students use the tool: Students can get hands on activity with quizzes,
practice problems, as well as an interesting way to learn. It also makes it easier for
the students to learn because they are more interested in what they are learning.
Advantages of the tool: This site allows students and teachers to connect while in
the classroom as well as at home. Which is great for those teachers who give
homework the students can then do that at home and review the next day.

Name of Tool: Prezi

URL: http://prezi.com/
Description of Tool: Prezi is a simple and create way for students and teachers to
make a presentation for the class. It is not like any normal slideshow, it is very
different from anything else.
How can teachers use the tool: A teacher can create a presentation in any kind of
way to draw the attention of the classmates. You can have unlimited slides as well as
be able to choose your own template according to your subject.
How can students use the tool: A student can create a presentation in any kind of
way to draw the attention of the classmates. You can have unlimited slides as well as
be able to choose your own template according to your subject.
Advantages of the tool: It is very interesting and catches the attention of the
audience, because it is not your normal presentation slideshow, it is fun and
exciting!

Link to prezihttp://prezi.com/zhe8mh6psc3z/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
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