Web 2.0 Tools


Prezi

https://prezi.com/

Prezi is a great tool for creating online presentations. It is similar to PowerPoint with a stronger focus on connecting ideas. Prezi can be used by students to create presentations that can be shared with the class both in the classroom and online. This tool can be used to reduce barriers for learners who are unsure of how to organize their ideas and information. Prezi helps create visually appealing and organized presentations in an accessible and user-friendly way. Students that would like to use Prezi must be at least 13 years old. 


Glogster

http://edu.glogster.com/?ref=com

Glogster is a website that can be used to create electronic posters. Glogster can be used in classrooms for students to create posters on different topics. This tool can be used to reduce barriers for learners who may face challenges with writing or drawing on paper. This could be helpful for students with fine motor difficulties because the focus can be on the content they are sharing rather than their ability to write or draw a poster on paper. Students that would like to use Glogster must be at least 13 years old or have consent from a parent, guardian or teacher.

 


Storybird

http://storybird.com/

Storybird can be used to create short, visual stories that can be shared online or printed. Storybird can used in classrooms for students to create and present stories across a range of subjects, may it be Language Arts or Science, the students can use Storybird to create stories about a certain topic. The stories can be easily shared and are an effective tool to share knowledge and information. This can be used to reduce barriers by allowing students to work on their story whenever and wherever they would like online. There are no age restrictions for users on Storybird.