Web 2.0 Creativity Resources
Glogster
Create and share posters. This site would be a good site to use for non-linguistic representation of learning. "A unique social network based on the creation and sharing of Glogs - interactive posters loaded with text, graphics, music, videos, and more. Glogster’s goal is to provide an outlet for unlimited creative expression online."
Wordle
Create word clouds. A great resource to use after learning about a topic. "A toy for generating word clouds from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes."
Kerpoof
Their website explains it best. "Kerpoof is all about having fun, discovering things, and being creative. Here are just a few ways that you can use Kerpoof:
Bubble.us
Use Bubbl for making mind webs. This is aother visual way to represent learning. Students can make individual maps or use as a group project.
Prezi
Presentation builder. This is kind of a cross between a video and a powerpoint presentation. Grat for creating a presentation for assessment on a topic.
Voki
Create your own avatar and give it a voice. Great for using in presentation, ona website, or as a stand alone. Can be used for directions within an activity or to giv a morning message to your class. Can also be used for students to share what they know about a topic.
Create and share posters. This site would be a good site to use for non-linguistic representation of learning. "A unique social network based on the creation and sharing of Glogs - interactive posters loaded with text, graphics, music, videos, and more. Glogster’s goal is to provide an outlet for unlimited creative expression online."
Wordle
Create word clouds. A great resource to use after learning about a topic. "A toy for generating word clouds from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes."
Kerpoof
Their website explains it best. "Kerpoof is all about having fun, discovering things, and being creative. Here are just a few ways that you can use Kerpoof:
- Make artwork (even if you aren't good at drawing!)
- Make an animated movie (really! it's easy!)
- Earn Koins which you can trade for fun things in the Kerpoof Store
- Make a printed card, t-shirt, or mug
- Tell a story
- Make a drawing
- Vote on the movies, stories, and drawings that other people have made"
Bubble.us
Use Bubbl for making mind webs. This is aother visual way to represent learning. Students can make individual maps or use as a group project.
Prezi
Presentation builder. This is kind of a cross between a video and a powerpoint presentation. Grat for creating a presentation for assessment on a topic.
Voki
Create your own avatar and give it a voice. Great for using in presentation, ona website, or as a stand alone. Can be used for directions within an activity or to giv a morning message to your class. Can also be used for students to share what they know about a topic.
Web 2.0 Informaion Sharing Resources
Edmodo
Facebook for the classroom. A social networking site used to connect students to communicate about any topic that is relevant to their learning. A great way to build knowledge together with classmates.
Wallwisher
Basically a online wall of sticky notes. Can be used to collect information from students or to construct group knowledge. Visit my classroom wall to see what it's like. http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/vanremmen
Google Docs
Reral-time file haring for collaboration. Great resource for group work as students can work simultaneously on a collaborative document. No more excuses about not being able to get together after school to work on the project.
Facebook for the classroom. A social networking site used to connect students to communicate about any topic that is relevant to their learning. A great way to build knowledge together with classmates.
Wallwisher
Basically a online wall of sticky notes. Can be used to collect information from students or to construct group knowledge. Visit my classroom wall to see what it's like. http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/vanremmen
Google Docs
Reral-time file haring for collaboration. Great resource for group work as students can work simultaneously on a collaborative document. No more excuses about not being able to get together after school to work on the project.