Web+2.0

Effective Integration of Web 2.0 tools include:

 * Set up, test, and get comfortable with Web 2.0 resource.
 * Make sure accounts are current and working prior to student introduction.
 * Model, explain, and set student expectations for use of Web 2.0 tools being integrated.
 * Allow for student choices.
 * Make sure website is accessible through school network, available 24/7, and approved by Administration.
 * Establish rubrics and guidelines for projects. Share with students using student examples and revisit rubrics/expectations multiple times throughout project.
 * Find the right tool that aligns with project goals.

Before using a new Web 2.0 tool, ask yourself the following before introduction of a new Web 2.0 tool into the curriculum.

 * 1) What are the project goals, objectives, and desired outcomes?
 * 2) What do you want to share or have students share and learn?

**Communication/Collaboration**
 * 1) Is there evidence that students are using this Web 2.0 tool to collaborate on content or to communicate with other students?
 * 2) Is there evidence that students using this Web 2.0 tool will produce an end product that takes students from consumer to creators?
 * 3) How will students use this tool to collaborate online or face-to-face?
 * 4) How will you communicate with students during their use of the Web 2.0 tool?

**Interactivity/Engagement for Students**
 * 1) Is this tool similar to the kinds of Web tools that your students are using beyond the classroom?
 * 2) Will the content generated by this Web 2.0 tool be engaging and within the context of the objective and goals of the lesson?
 * 3) Is the content generated with this Web 2.0 tool visually acceptable and age appropriate for your students?
 * 4) Will your students be able to make connections between your classroom content and Web 2.0 tools?
 * 5) Will the connection be meaningful and assist students in constructing new meaning?

**Ease of Management/Implementation**

 * 1) Does this Web 2.0 tool appear to be easy to use? Will your students be able to work with this tool independently?
 * 2) Who will you need to communicate with in order to utilize this Web 2.0 tool with your students? Will you need permissions?
 * 3) What types of personal information do your students need to provide in order to use this tool?
 * 4) Can you project how much time will be needed to manage the Web 2.0 tool with your students?

__ **Resources**: __
**Museum Box:** An online tool to create,explain, describe, debate, or build a debate about an historical event. You can upload files, add images, and more to create a virtual museum box for all to view. Schools register with Museum Box which provides access to teachers for individual student accounts. Approved student work can be viewed through the school's profile in the gallery **Wordia:** Create your own videos of different vocabulary words or view the videos of others. __**Animoto:**__ Create videos incorporating images, text, music, and video clips.
 * Aviary** Edit images, create mind-blowing effects, design logos, find colors, collaborate, and more.
 * Do Ink:** create animations and download them to use anywhere
 * Kerpoof:** Create and draw cartoon movies. Lesson plans, tutorials, and games for K-8th grade.
 * Blabberize:** Create a talking image! Great attention grabber or hook for lesson.
 * __Chartle:__** Create charts using this simple online application.
 * Timetoast:** Easily create and share timelines over the web