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=Exploring Web 2.0 Resources=

**Tuesday:**
__Google Docs__ – Online word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form applications with free storage space and the ability to share files – [|http://docs.google.com]

**Wednesday:**
__extranormal Movie Maker__ - [] (cost involved)

__WikiSpaces__ – Collaborative wiki web pages - [] Wikispaces Teacher Help - http://help.wikispaces.com/teacher+help

__ **Go2Web20** __ – Categorized list of Web 2.0 tools – [|http://www.go2Web20.net]

** Thursday: **
__ Voki - __ Create a Speaking Character - [|http://www.voki.com]

__ Picnik __ – Photo/Image Editor – [|http://www.picnik.com]

__Animoto__ - Video Creator - [|http://animoto.com] - 30 second free video - for longer school-wide videos, you can use the RCS account (email Alice if you need the username/password)

__ LiveBinders __ - A 3-ring binder for the Web - [|http://livebinders.com] This tool allows you to: []
 * Collect your resources
 * Organize them neatly and easily
 * Present them with pride

**Websites with compiled lists of Web 2.0 Resources:**

 * 1) []- RCS Media/Tech List - includes some tips & tricks for using Google
 * 2) http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/- A wiki with lots of cool web 2.0 resources for schools in all subject areas
 * 3) [|http://www.go2Web20.__net__] – Go2Web20 - Categorized list of Web 2.0 tools
 * 4) [] - Web 2.0 Tools Advent Calendar – Kelly Tenkely’s list of 25 Web 2.0 tools for classroom instruction activities. Click on the numbers to show a description of each tool.

**(please share your favorite Web 2.0 tool and its address)**

 * = # || **Web 2.0 Tool and Description** || **URL Address** ||
 * = 1. || Voki - is a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email messages || [|http://voki.com] ||
 * = 2. || Google Docs - I love the survey feature. It is a great way to get instant feedback for formative assessments. || [|http://docs.google.com] ||
 * = 3. || Storybird - Allows students an easy way to create a type of ebook. || @http://storybird.com/ ||