There are hundreds of free web 2.0 tools available. These are ones that I would suggest you take the time to look at and perhaps use at some point.
A question that is often asked is how can these companies offer these tools for free. A number of reasons. It's a good way to introduce your product to the public and give away basic services for free while offering upgraded "premium" versions at a cost. Some companies' costs are also supported by advertising which can be annoying when using with students.
Many of these sites offer chatting, have advertising, require e-mail accounts and personal information. Read the Terms of Use, and check out the site thoroughly before using with your students. Keep in mind that in most cases, according to the web sites' Terms of Service, students must be over the age of 13 in order to create an account.
Look for an "educational version". Some sites offer special features for teachers in addition to a regular account.
Start off by going to edutecher - a subject-organized list of links to Web tools. You can even download it as an app on your iPod/iPhone.
Create an animated avatar. You have to create an account with e-mail and birthdate in order to save your avatar. For ages 13+ with parental permission. Terms of Service. Education version is now available with lots of teacher resources. http://www.voki.com/Voki_for_education.php
Try usingVocaroowith a microphone plugged into your computer. After you record, you'll be able to hear your recording.You have to go to the actual site to be able to record and send your recording thru e-mail.
14 years of age or older or, if you are under 14, parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to the terms and has agreed to your using the site. A penname, e-mail and password is required in order to save the comic strip, or you could just do a screenshot.
A photo-editing site where you can perform basic tasks lsuch as cropping and red-eye removal. Or, use more advanced tools, like exposure control. Picnik also offers plenty of fun tools with filters that mimic certain types of film and paper. You can also add borders, text bubbles and other silly stickers and text. No registration is required.
Create all sorts of fun things from Big Huge Labs - Movie posters, puzzles, magazine cover, pocket album and much more. Lots of advertising here but for a small fee, it can be removed.
Simple mindmap web software; doesn't require user to register or log in. Basic as a result, but perfectly workable. Instructions for use are listed directly on the page - 'do as you map' - ability to save your work as a jpg.
Make a MindMap. A tool to browse easily and efficiently in Wiki content, inspired by the mindmap technique. Select en.wikipedia.org for the English version.
Took just a couple of minutes to put this video together. Simply create an account, upload a number of pictures, choose your music and effects and Animoto puts it all together for you.
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If you ever use a Web site with an address too long for students (or you!) to remember, you can easily shorten the URL by following the directions at this site.
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