Web 2.0 Tools
Examining Use of Three Web 2.0 Tools in a Classroom
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EDpuzzle
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Photo Grid
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Jeopardy Labs
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1. EDpuzzle
Access from: https://edpuzzle.com/
EDpuzzle is a video editor tool online that allows users to manipulate the existing online videos by adding voice-overs, comments, and quizzes.
Questions can be embedded in the videos for students to answer for which they get an immediate feedback of the result. It increases students’ engagement through the interactive activity. Teachers can also see which parts students are struggling the most from the feedback. Moreover, the voice-over feature allows teachers to record their voice in the existing videos for further explanation.
Videos can be replayed, which can be helpful for students who need some time to digest all the material. Answering questions while watching also helps student to focus, as well as to check their accuracy of concept.
Required age of users:
Users under age of 18 have to have their parents or guardians to read and agree to the Agreement.
2. Photo Grid
Access from: http://photogrid.topicshow.com/
Photo Grid is a quick and easy app for building photo collages. Up to 9 photos/ images can be included in a collage. Texts can also be added for further descriptions of a concept or theme.
Students can produce collages that demonstrate a concept or learning process and be used in a class presentation or project. The finished products can also be shared via e-mail and some social media platforms, such as Facebook.
Students who couldn’t express themselves through words have a chance to present their thoughts through images instead. Moreover, visual representation of concepts works well for visual learners.
Required age of users:
User must be 13 years of age or older to register as a member of the Photo Grid.
3. Jeopardy Labs
Access from: https://jeopardylabs.com/
Jeopardy Labs allows users to create games of jeopardy without PowerPoint. User can build their own template or used the pre-existing templates online.
Classrooms cab be divided up into teams and play the jeopardy teacher created for review purpose after a lecture or before exams. Or, students can also create a Jeopardy for the interactive part of their presentations and students can play against each other individually in a tournament.
Playing the game of jeopardy is helpful for students who are auditory learners. Hearing answers given by their peers helps them learn and remember content better.
Required age of users:
Since no registration is required, there is no restriction to the age of users.