My FAVORITE web 2.0 tools

Web 2.0 is pretty much one stop shopping. Web 2.0 gives you access to TONS of amazing tools such as Google Docs, social networking sites, photos/images, blogs, web pages and so much more. Since all of these resources are online, they are easily accessible. I can access these resources from any computer with internet access.

I've recently started using Google Docs and plan on using it when I start teaching. Its a great resource that allows you to access information from any computer. I can travel between home and school without worrying about losing information. Depending on the age level that I teach, I could have student write reports using Google Docs. I wouldn't have to carry around tons of paper to proofread or grade assignments. Students love social networking sites and communicating with one another online. As a teacher, I would love to have students create their own blog or to have a class blog. I think students will be more interested in writing/keeping a journal when they can make it their own online. It makes writing more interesting than just filling out a journal with paper and pencil. It also a great way to get them to take surveys and interact with one another. Some students have a harder time than others to talk out loud in class. This would give those students a chance to participate and have a voice in the classroom.