Web 2.0 Resources

Projeqt
Projeqt is a new way to present allowing users to insert live tweets or blog feeds, interactive maps, audio notes, videos, and stacks of images that can act as a tangent in the presentation. You can also upload and convert a PowerPoint, PDF document or batch upload many image files at once to create a Projeqt in minutes. This is good because kids can use this tool on the internet, and create and save from anywhere with internet access.

Triptico
Triptico is an app you can download to a desktop, so this would be useful in a computer lab at a school. There are many different apps for teachers like spinners, timers, task generators, lists, random grouping of students, etc. but the  most interactive is "Word Magnets." This allows you to paste a block of text converting the words into individual magnets, allowing users to manipulate the words into different arrangements. I think the word magnet app could be used to help create a found poem from other poetry or text and is more fun that circling words on paper.

Hall
Hall is another desktop tool but you can also use it as a web or mobile app. You need a "work" email, so for students to use this, there would have to be generated dummy accounts from the school where passwords change on a semester or yearly basis. Once you have an account, Hall acts kind of like a social networking site where you have a single profile page where you can post what you are working on. Other members can "high five" you on your progress and make comments. There is also the ability to create or join "War Rooms." These rooms are designed for collaboration and include group chat, video chat, file sharing, notes, and more. I think this could be great for group projects and critiquing/work shopping multiple drafts of a piece of writing.

7notes
7 Notes is a note-taking app for the iPhone and iPad that has a great set of features for teachers and students of all ages. The documents can be edited collaboratively and shared on social networks.

Barkles
Barkles is a place for side by side debates, which I had mentioned using in class in a previous post on Digital Narratives. Students and Educators can share their opinions and find out what others think - or jump into other "Dogfights." This is a free web tool that allows for social discussions and debates.