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This PLC will focus on supplemental tools, software, and applications that teachers can utilize to engage students and motivate learning. Some areas of interest for teachers might include presentation platforms, video tools, open-source content, study and review applications, etc.  Best practices for the virtual classroom using Web 2.0 tools will be covered.

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As usual, in order to make this list, a site had to be:

* accessible to English Language Learners and non-tech savvy users.

* free-of-charge.

* appropriate for classroom use.

* completely browser-based with no download required (however, I’ve begun to make exceptions for special mobile apps).

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Consequently, choosing the appropriate ones might be challenging. The following pyramid might be a helpful guide, as it looks at available Web 2.0 tools from the perspective of the Bloom’s Taxonomy . The applicable Web 2.0 tools that support instruction are inserted to each learning domain, although one tool might be applicable to multiple domains. It is important to note that sound instructional design strategies should be in place in order to decide which tool can be used to support learning objectives.

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In summary, when selecting an appropriate Web 2.0 tool, ask yourselves these questions: Does the tool help learners achieve the objectives? Does it enhance their learning experience? Does it engage all of them and allow learner-learner interaction? Does it require extensive user-training? What is the cost of the tool? How likely is it to disappear in a semester or two? As long as you consider the above factors, Web 2.0 tools can be a useful addition to your course design.

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https://getacquainted.co/

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Create simple, multiple choice polls and surveys for free using our conversational interface. Super easy to setup, intuitive to use and works great on mobile. Using natural language lets your product find its voice.

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https://elink.io/

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What is an elink?

elink is a visual collection of links that can be shared as an email newsletter, embedded on a blog/website or shared as a web page. You can think of it as a professional Pinterest, where you are not just creating visual boards but you can actually share your collection of links in multiple formats. Click here to see an example of an elink collection.

Who should use elink?

elink is for anyone who wants to collect and share multiple links (digital content) with clients, followers, colleagues, students, in a professional way. It's a beautiful, smart & fast way to share information around a particular topic, personalize it and share it with the world.

Users in over 100 countries rely on elink everyday to create content and share with others. Our users range from marketers, teams of all kinds, influencers, bloggers, researchers, governments, educators, non-profits, etc. Collectively they are creating thousands of elink collections a week.
How to Create an elink collection?
Elink is one of the easiest platforms you will use. To get started simply follow the steps below once you sign in.

1. Start Creating a New Elink

Click on Create New from the dashboard.

2. Choose a Layout

Scroll through all of the layouts and choose a layout.

Free layouts are available to users on all plans.

PRO layouts are an extensive collection of beautiful responsive modern layouts. The only way to access all of these layouts is to upgrade to the PRO plan.

3. Add Web Links

Once you select your layout start by adding your links. You can as add as many links as you want in your elink collection. As you add links, you will start seeing your content appear immediately in the same layout that you selected.

You can even change the image of the links you add and even change the title and description to add your own voice. To learn more about how to edit web link information click here.

4. Choose a Header:

Once you are done adding your web links click on next and select Header 1.

5. Add Your Profile (optional)

Once you are done customizing your header click next and you will come on your profile section. elink.io allows you to add your brand information at the top of your web page, web content and newsletter by add a profile.

Your brand profile contains an image (logo or headshot), name, tagline, weblink and social media sites. You have the option of adding your brand profile on any of the elinks you create.

6. Publish Your elink Collection

Once you are done adding your profile, click next and you will be taken to the last step where you get to publish your elink collection so you can share it.

You can decide if you want to make this elink collection search engine friendly or not and customize your primary link color, and then click on create my elink button.

Now you are ready to share your elink collection as a web page, newsletter or embed it on your website!

To learn more about sharing elinks as an email newsletter go here.
To learn more about embedding elinks on your website go here.

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What is an elink? elink is a visual collection of links that can be shared as an email newsletter, embedded on a blog/website or shared as a web page. You can think of it as a professional Pinterest, where you are not just creating visual boards but you can actually share your collection of links in multiple formats.

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https://teaching.pitt.edu/blog/web-2-0-tools-in-teaching-and-learning/

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The 50 Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education In 2017

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The 50 Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education In 2017

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http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2017/10/14/the-50-best-web-2-0-applications-for-education-in-2017/

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Using Web Tools to Keep Up with Web Tools

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Using Web Tools to Keep Up with Web Tools

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http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/Keeping+Up+with+New+Tools

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Integrating Technology with Bloom’s Taxonomy

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Integrating Technology with Bloom’s Taxonomy

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https://teachonline.asu.edu/2016/05/integrating-technology-blooms-taxonomy/

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Creating authentic learning experiences for students is an essential element in online course delivery. Through recent discussion instructors have inquired "How do we provide meaningful learning experiences for students using tools that are intrinsically motivating?" ² Questions as such imply the need to provide instructors with ". . . innovative ways of integrating technology that encourage higher-order thinking skills." ²

Research indicates that "Today's students, regardless of demographics, have shown an interest in digital opportunities to learn, and the range of Web 2.0 tools that make collaboration, innovation, and individual exploration possible is incredible." ² Practitioners within the field of education have thought of unique ways to connect digital tools with the framework of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy, which has led to the emergence of a Digital Bloom's Taxonomy.
Bloom's Digital Taxonomy
The purpose of Bloom's Digital Taxonomy is to inform instructors of how to use technology and digital tools to facilitate student learning experiences and outcomes. It aims, "T o expand upon the skills associated with each level as technology becomes a more ingrained essential part of learning." The use of this adapted version and the examples of tools it provides focus "should not be on the tools themselves, but rather on how the tools can act as vehicles for transforming student thinking at different levels." ¹ Outlined below are the levels featured within Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Each level is accompanied by a description of its relevance and examples of digital tools that connect with this taxonomy framework.
Infographic Credit: Ron Carranza Summary
Connecting characteristics of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy is necessary for creating online learning activities that are in accordance with our students' needs. "Bloom's Digital Taxonomy helps us navigate through the myriad digital tools and make choices based on the kinds of learning experiences we want students to engage in." ² Selecting the most appropriate digital activity will depend on the activity's level of difficulty tied to the cognitive levels stated within Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. As K. A. Meyer writes, "Knowledge is situated, being in part a product of the activity, context, and culture in which it is developed and used. In this way, we can begin to ascertain differences that will help instructors apply the right tool to the right learning goals." ³
References
¹ Bloom's Digital Taxonomy. (2015, January 15). Retrieved May 03, 2016, from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/blooms-digital-taxonomy

² Lightle, K. (2011). More than just the technology. Science Scope, 34 (9), 6-9.

³ Meyer, K. A. (2010). A comparison of Web 2.0 tools in a doctoral course. The Internet and Higher Education, (4), 226-232. doi:10.1016/j.iheduc.2010.02.002
Additional Resources
Center for Teaching - Bloom's Revised Taxonomy https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/

Fractus Learning - Bloom's Digital Taxonomy http://www.fractuslearning.com/2014/08/18/blooms-taxonomy-digital-print-table/

Global Digital Citizen's Foundation - Bloom's Digital Taxonomy Verbs https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/blooms-digital-taxonomy-verbs

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Integrating Technology with Bloom's Taxonomy - Teach Online

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Creating authentic learning experiences for students is an essential element in online course delivery. Learn how Bloom's Digital Taxonomy can assist you.

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by TeachThought Staff

Bloom's Taxonomy is a powerful tool to frame teaching and learning.

In one model is a framework that not only lays out for teachers the kinds of thinking that we, as humans, tend towards, but also provides a kind of hierarchy that etches out the possible progression of that thinking. If we can remember, we can begin to understand. Understanding allows us to apply what we know, which enables us to make judgments on the utility of that knowledge, and even our own mastery of it.

Global Digital Citizen Foundation created the following graphic that helpfully combines both Bloom's Taxonomy (which, the graphic explains, was created by Andrew Churches) with power verbs useful for lesson planning, assessment design, and the general planning of learning experiences that are based on thinking and complexity.

We've previously shared a post on evaluating digital tasks using Bloom's taxonomy, as well as an almost overwhelming list of Bloom's power verbs as well. This graphic doesn't add much to these posts but it does capture both in one wonderful image.

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Bloom's Digital Taxonomy Verbs For 21st Century Students

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Global Digital Citizen Foundation combines both Bloom's Taxonomy and power verbs for lesson & assessment planning in this graphic.

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Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy Verbs For 21st Century Students

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Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy Verbs For 21st Century Students

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https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/blooms-digital-taxonomy-verbs-21st-century-students/