Web 2.0 Resources
From blogs and wikis to podcasts and vodcasts the world of Web 2.0 is your oyster. These resources represent a small sample of the tools available for the 21st century teacher.
Digital Media
WatchKnow - has indexed over 20,000 educational videos, placing them into a directory of over 3,000 categories. The videos are available without any registration or fees to teachers in the classroom and to students at home 24/7.
TeacherTube- a searchable collection of videos produced by students and teachers. Create a free account and upload your own video projects
School Tube - Free media sharing web site for students and educators.
Pics4Learning- Free, searchable photos for students and teachers.
The Media Education Lab - Temple University advances media literacy education through research and community service.
Podcasting
Learning in Hand- Tony Vincent's site on using handhelds like iPods and PDA's in the classroom. Spend some time exploring the resources on podcasting.
Find Sounds- Free sound effects searchable by sound or by file type.
Royalty Free Music- Downloadable music files for podcasts or other audio projects.
Wikis and Blogs
PBWorks- Create safe, collaborative spaces for your classroom or campus. Choose Basic for free workspaces.
WikiSpaces- Free wikis for educators.
EduBlogs- Free blogging site for educators.
General Web 2.0
Edmodo- Social networking for education. Join the CCSD Schools site and find your school.
WSD eTool Box- Wissahickon School District in Pennsylvania has created an awardwinning eTool box with hundreds of resources for using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom.
Go to Web 2.0- An index of Web 2.0 Applications.
Landmarks for Schools - Web 2.0 tools and information from Educational Technologist, David Warlick.
eduTecher- The website’s main purpose is to help educators and schools around the world effectively integrate technology, including the wonderful tools on the vast World Wide Web, into the classroom.
