Web2.0 Tools

The first tool that I investigated was a site called museum boxes. It is an online tool that allows students to create virtual museum exhibits that showcase different ideas on different side of boxes that fit neatly onto a shelf. I like this tool a lot and have used it with my students as a tool to showcase main ideas while tell the audience what they know. One of the things that I like the most is that students have to be able to talk about their topic rather then being able to read it off the screen. The website is http://museumbox.e2bn.org/ .

The second tool that I investigated is a site called GoAnimate. It is a site that creates cartoons that relays the information that you put in. I don't think that this would be a good site to use for the class project but it is a cool tool to use in class. I think that it would be a good tool to introduce a new concept. It is definitely engaging for students and keeps their attention. It seems to be easy to use although I did think that sometimes the cartoon characters are hard to understand. I have had students use it before and they love it. The website is http://goanimate.com/ .

The tool that I have found the most useful is Prezi. I use Prezi all the time in my classroom and when I go to talk with other teachers and professionals. I think that it is engaging and a good way to show information. I like that you can insert pictures and videos and also provide information in an engaging way. I have had students use Prezi before. They can use it with very little instruction from the teacher. They also can format the presentation to meet the needs of their audience. I think that this will be the tool that will best present my information for this task. The website for Prezi is http://prezi.com/ .

Hope this information is helpful!