Web 2 Tools are also known as Web 2.0 and is about revolutionising the classroom by using online tools to create, collaborate, edit, and share information. Information has never been easier or more accessible online and the up and coming generations of students are digital natives. It is important for teachers to use online tools to communicate and encourage learning in a mode that students feel comfortable and engaged to use. Web 2.0 encourages teachers and students to actively contribute by documenting, collaborating, using chat forums, wikis and blogging tools in order to achieve the syllabus outcomes in communication and collaboration. It can be used by the teacher to present information of by the students to complete set tasks or learn individually.
The following are some examples of Web 2.0 tools that can be used in the classroom:
Presentation Tools - Slide Share, Prezi, Glogster and Picsviewr
The above online tools brings new meaning to 'show, don't tell' and allows the presentation of information to be far more engaging than the old PowerPoint slides. It also allows the opportunity to share the presentation to anyone at anytime. SlideShare is a tool to upload already created presentations and share them, a good way to present information in a Flipped Classroom environment. Prezi takes the slideshow to a new level by presenting on a giant canvas, great to engage an audience. Glogster combines all kinds of media on one page to create interactive posters that really present an engaging story. Picsviewr is a great way to present images, it could be used to create and present a moodboard perhaps.
Video Tools - Animoto and YouTube
Integrating video tools in the classroom for projects or presentations engages students and gives students an ability to present tasks through a medium they prefer. Animoto turns photos, videos, and music into a presentation to engage the classroom and other audiences. It can be used in the classroom to present information to the students or for the students to present tasks or assessment items, what about using Animoto to advertise a student events like a workshop or runway. Click on this link to check out a few examples. YouTube is a great video sharing tool great to use for tutorials, in class learning or for students to watch set videos at home.
Collaboration Tools - Wikispaces and Edmodo
Create a blended learning classroom and join global learning communities to discover and share information. Students are engaged in learning by these modern environments and find it easy to use these web tools that the already know and enjoy. Use these tools for collaborative writing, classroom newsfeed or organising and monitoring student progress. Both of these tools are great for communicating with students outside the classroom.
Social Media Tools - Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual discovery tool that can be used to find ideas for projects and interests. Pinterest is one big pin board allowing users to search and save creative ideas onto their profile. Pinterest is the best tool for a textiles classroom to provide students with ideas and inspiration to use for classroom tasks, activities and assessment.
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