Favorite Web 2.0 Tools by Natalie Kennel

Dropbox!

MsDunlapNHS — 2015-10-27 20:44:24 UTC

I love that it integrates with eClass. I can grade more quickly and don't have to carry a bunch of papers around.

Phet online simulations

andrea_devarona — 2015-10-27 20:55:59 UTC

https://phet.colorado.edu/

Great website for Science Online labs

Blendspace

janet_rasch1 — 2015-10-27 20:56:18 UTC

My teachers love using Blendspace because it allows the teachers to put their lesson plan together. It also allows the students to follow the lesson plan in a sequence.

Kahoot/Socrative

2015-10-27 20:56:58 UTC

The kids love competing!

Google Drive

nmp_lawson — 2015-10-27 20:57:15 UTC

I use it personally and with my Co-teacher to share lesson plans; forms; data from formative assessments etc

Padlet

miriam_martinez1 — 2015-10-27 20:57:23 UTC

i like this resource because all my students can write something about our class discussion. Those who never answer a questions in class because their language barrier with these resourcs feel free to write something.

Socrative and TodaysMeet

mhead778 — 2015-10-27 20:57:28 UTC

I love using Socrative to do quick assessments of where my students are with their understanding. I also like using TodaysMeet as a conversation place where I can schedule time to be available for students outside of school hours to answer questions.

Nearpod/ Socrative

2015-10-27 20:57:33 UTC

The student engagement and the active learning that is taking place

Padlet

alex119 — 2015-10-27 20:57:57 UTC

I like the idea of using padlet in my class. That way the students can get their ideas on the screen for everyone to see (I have LOTS of talkers) without feeling like they have to call out and yell to be heard. :)

Plickers

megan_jordan — 2015-10-27 20:57:59 UTC

My kids love the interactive quiz option. We use Socrative, Kahoot, and eClass, but by far Plickers are their favorite. They ask for it all the time.

Classtools

natalie_kennel — 2015-10-27 20:58:09 UTC

Almost everything on this site can be embedded into eCLASS. It is very interactive.

EDPuzzle

nmp_lawson — 2015-10-27 20:58:34 UTC

this was something I learned in this class that has made video watching more purposeful in class and at home with students.

My Histro

2015-10-27 20:58:35 UTC

This website allows students to create timelines that align with a map showing where and when events took place.

J.Julius

2015-10-27 20:58:46 UTC

Quizlet

Teachers and students can create vocabulary cards to study unit vocabulary!

Padlet

2015-10-27 20:59:03 UTC

I like the engagement and student conversations that come from using this discussion tool.

KidBlog

kara_gazaway — 2015-10-27 20:59:08 UTC

KidBlog has been a huge part of my classroom for the past year. I did get an email last week saying they are going to start charging, though!

Plickers

2015-10-27 20:59:24 UTC

As a specials teacher, it's hard to participate with BYOD, plus I don't have access to certain hardware purchased with Title 1 funds (such as iPads), so I appreciate being able to have the kids participate digitally without everyone needing a device.

Screen cast o matics

andrea_devarona — 2015-10-27 20:59:35 UTC

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

Great tool to record lessons to show instructional videos

I love screencast and blendspace even though I have not "been more dog" and tried either of them. After the video, I am a little inspired to try them.

fran_m_adams — 2015-10-27 20:59:40 UTC

J.Julius

2015-10-27 20:59:46 UTC

Learzillion

Great for starting, practicing and testing students understanding.

Cram.com

jenk70 — 2015-10-27 21:00:15 UTC

Very similar to quizlet with flashcards, study guides, and practice tests but their games are different and a new hook for students who may be a little tired of quizlet.

GoNoodle

megan_jordan — 2015-10-27 21:00:28 UTC

This is a great way for kids to get their wiggles out. They can dance, do Yoga, or just move around in a relatively organized fashion.

screen cast o matics

2015-10-27 21:00:30 UTC

I am going to try and record sight words for students to use varied activities without a teacher being there.

J. Julius

2015-10-27 21:00:50 UTC

ClassDojo

My Favorite So Far! It is immediate, the record keeping is done for you and provides parental support!

KidBlog

kara_gazaway — 2015-10-27 21:01:16 UTC

KidBlog has been such a huge part of my class for the last year. I love it and it gives me lots of access to small groups even when I'm not meeting them in person. It also gives me (and other students) an opportunity to "listen" to the quieter students. I did get an email last week saying there was going to be a fee in the future.

sign up genius

andrea_devarona — 2015-10-27 21:01:18 UTC

http://www.signupgenius.com/

I use this to make conferences with students to talk about rough drafts for reports and papers

Screencast-o-matic

alex119 — 2015-10-27 21:01:19 UTC

I actually used this one to help my team do something on eClass! So helpful and so easy.

Symbaloo

2015-10-27 21:02:02 UTC

Allows me to put all my art links in the same place.

Remind

nmp_lawson — 2015-10-27 21:02:16 UTC

I used this with my clubs and sports teams to let them informed about events and things they need to do for practice. Now it allows you to upload pictures, documents and chat with individual students.

I also use Google Forms to the send surveys about things the club wants to do.