Sunday, January 27, 2013

Web 2.0 Resources

I recently completed the Web 2.0 activity for my ED 505 class.  I honestly had an enjoyable time creating activities using these new and interactive resources.  The following are examples of Web 2.0 resources that I used to complete the project.  I will also provide links to the projects for your viewing.  Please copy and paste them into your browser.

(1) Bubbl.us - Bubbl is a tool in which at teacher can create online concept mapping to assist in brainstorming ideas.  I really enjoyed using bubbl.us because I draw terrible circles by hand, but this allows perfect circles to be created with ideas in them.  So this is a easier and "neater"way of concept mapping.

My World War 2 Concept Map - 

(2)  Glogster - This is the first time that I used the resource called Glogster, but it will not be the last.  Glogster allowed me to create a wall with all kinds of resources about World War 2.  I was fun to create, and I can really see me implementing it with my students in the future.

My glogster - http://ktaylor139.edu.glogster.com/kyletaylor-glogster 

(3)  Animoto - I also used the resource Animoto for the very first time.  I made an Animoto on remembering Pearl Harbor.  Animoto was a quick and easy method to make a video.  I have used other movie maker software in the past, but Animoto is probably the easiest that I have ever dealt with.

My animoto -  http://animoto.com/play/DT6Q0Y0KApF1M60U09PRIw

(4) Voki - Voki was my favorite Web 2.0 resource, and it was my free choice.  Voki is where one can create an "avitar" or a character to say things.  I loved it.  I created an "Uncle Sam" character to speak about World War 2.  I also created a girl Voki, and she spoke about being a Holocaust survivor.  It was awesome to use, and I can really see my students using it when they have to research a person or event in history.

 My Voki Links

http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=7425767&height=267&width=200
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=7425850&height=267&width=200  
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  1. Heidi MoosJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    History is an excellent subject for Web 2.0 tools. Students connect best when they can see and hear history. You've done a nice job using the tools to keep content front and center.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Great job! I did not choose voki and my free choice, however I enjoyed watching yours and it allowed me to see the benefit of the site. I really enjoyed your Uncle Sam voki. I can see how students would enjoy seeing the character speak about the facts they are retired to learn about. Reaching the visual and auditory learner at the same time is always a great way to reach the students.

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