Differentiating Instruction with Web 2.0 Tools

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Web 2.0 for teachers

twitter

• Microblogging site

• Tons of educators share great PD

• #hashtags identify specific keywords

Twitter chats to follow

• #edchat is one of the most popular chats and is held on Tuesdays from 12 to 1 and 7 to 8 pm

• #edtechchat: is dedicated to all things related to Education Technology and takes place Mondays from 8 to 9 pm

• #satchat: Fascinating discussions about education and leadership are held on Saturday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30 am

• #sschat: This can't-miss chat for History/Social Studies teachers takes place Mondays from 7 to 8 pm.

• English teachers should check out the #engchat discussion held at the same time.  

• #mathchat: Thursdays 7-8 pm.

Pinterest

• Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool that people use to collect ideas for their different projects and interests.

Edmodo

• Edmodo helps connect all learners with the people and resources needed to reach their full potential.

• Join subject area groups.

EduClipper

• Pinterest for education

• Create boards to share with students

edWeb

• Social networking for educators

• Great webinars• Blog, resources and more

Digital Portfolios

• Collect student work• Show growth• Visual guide for discussion• Personalized for each student • Authentic audience

Three Ring

• Website and apps for digitizing and organizing student work.

• Using the app teachers can take a picture of a student's work and upload it to a Three Ring account.

• A lot of organizational flexibility.• Quick and accessible

Wordpress

• Typically a blogging site

•  There are lots of pre-made themes

Silk

• Designed for artists• Organize information

around a topic or theme• Public or private sites• Personal or collaborative

Weebly

• Easy to use web design• Teacher accounts for 35

students• Free accounts for anyone• Templates and themes• Basic users

Brain Break!http://www.drawastickman.com/

http://snowdays.me/

http://www.incredibox.com/

http://www.buildyourwildself.com/

http://goo.gl/aRwpwe

http://goo.gl/VuH9IX

http://weavesilk.com/

http://bomomo.com/

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