Web 2.0 Resources
Webspiration
http://www.mywebspiration.com/
Webspiration allows teachers and students to create online mind maps and outlines.
This can be used in Education in many ways. It is perfect for helping students organize their thoughts in a presentable manner, and you could create many projects using this tool. Another interesting feature about this that would be very useful in education is the fact that once you have created your mind map, you can view an outline based on your mind map that can be used for an essay or any other piece of writing.
This tool could be extremely helpful to students who have trouble organizing their thoughts orginially and need a little push. It also makes brainstorming fun for students because they are able to do it online!
Webspiration is designed for students grades 5-12 according to the website
Kerpoof
http://www.kerpoof.com/
Kerpoof is a website that allows the children to be creative and learn through interactive activites. It also allows students to create cartoons and animations.
This is very beneficial to education specifically in elementary. It is very important that kids are able to be creative and through exploration of this site they are able to do so. A teacher could assign students to create a comic based on anything in any cirriculum using this website.
This website could be very beneficial for students who do not have the best artistic ability. They are able to create good looking cartoons and animations without having to stress about doing a good job on the art.
This website is created for students K-8
Edmodo
https://www.edmodo.com/
Edmodo is a micro-blogging service specifically for students and teachers.
This website can be used to share information, collect assignments, and create assignments with your class. It is extremely beneifial because it allows you to professionally connect with your students outside of school hours.
This website is very beneifical for students who have lots of questions, as you can answer their questions via Edmodo.
The website does not specify an age group.