Looking for web 2.0 tools ?

Looking for web 2.0 tools ? Then look no further … here is a superb list thanks to Primary Technology !

Web round-up

These are a selection of the things I have been saving up to tell you about. Many thanks to my many friends on Twitter, Facebook, Skype … and those in the 3D world for the ‘heads-up’.

1. The Symphony of Science is a musical project headed by John Boswell designed to deliver scientific knowledge and philosophy in musical form. Here you can watch music videos, download songs, read lyrics and find links relating to the messages conveyed by the music.

The project owes its existence in large measure to the wonderful work of Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan, and Steve Soter, of Druyan-Sagan Associates, and their production of the classic PBS Series Cosmos, as well as all the other featured figures and visuals. Continuation of the music and videos relies upon generous support from fans and followers.

2. Self Grading Quizes using Google Forms

3. Education Guardian – Classroom Innovation

This is a new website dedicated to the use of technology in schools as a teaching and learning tool. Each fortnight we will be putting up new material bridging the gap between the rapid advance in technology and the practical realities of teaching in class.

4. Titan Pad

This is another ‘rescue’ of Ether Pad for educational use. Like PrimaryPad.

5. PicLits

Whole word sentence building with attitude. PicLits.com is a creative writing site that matches beautiful images with carefully selected keywords in order to inspire you. The object is to put the right words in the right place and the right order to capture the essence, story, and meaning of the picture.

6. Tagul

Tagul is a web service that enables you to create gorgeous tag clouds. It is created by Alex, 27 years old entrepreneur and tech geek from Moscow, Russia.

Primary Pad

PrimaryPad is a web-based word processor designed for UK primary schools that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real-time. Web 2.0 application, well worth a long look.

Flockdraw

Flockdraw

This is what the designers say about it:

When you start development on a project, all you have are a few ideas and a long road ahead. As time progresses, you get to watch the concept become reality. Little steps contribute to the bigger picture.
Through the course of development, you hit roadblocks and stumble. Unseen problems become evident. You must adapt.
But you don’t give up. You innovate. You conquer. You continue forward and exceed your own expectations.
We’ve put a lot of love into this, and we’re proud to release it to the world.
We hope you enjoy it. This one’s for you.

21st C Technology Tools – tutorials for teachers

If, as part of your holiday strategy, you are determined to get to grips with Google Docs, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Forms and Reader as well as learn about Twitter, Wikispaces, Delicious, Diigo, Ning, Flickr and Voice Thread then you can do so bu downloading a FREE book  by Liz B Davies on all of these things …

Web 2.0 Tools in Education

If you want to investigate the top Web 2.0 tools used in education … look no further click here.

This is what they say about themselves:

Hello and Welcome to the Web 2.0 in Education Wiki. This site is designed to provide teachers with a directory of free webtools along with some suggestions as to how they may be used in the classroom. I have searched over 2000 websites and listed 194 tools, that’s 194 opportunities for you to use ICT in your classroom and all for free! Where possible I have included a brief review and a screenshot or working example of the tool. If you come across any other tools that are not on my list please let me know. Alternatively, if you use one of these tools in the classroom why not let me know how you got on by becoming a member and joining the discussion forum. In the meantime check out the list of tools on the Site pages to the left of this page or have a look at the Glog below which showcases some of the best tools around today! (November 2008 -If you are a frequent visitor check the What’s New page to see which sections I have added new tools to)

Vacaroo

If you are a blogger or a web page writer or just someone who wants to send a voice message quickly and simple with no messing then Vocaroo could well be the Web 2.0 application for you.

Listen to my first attempt …. here

Here is what they say about themselves:

Vocaroo is a shiny new service for sending voice messages across the interwebs. It’s still under development though, so problems may occur.

K12 Online Conference 2008

Its Pre Conference week on K12 and I find setting the scene is Stephen Heppell who is talking about, “It Simply Isn’t the 20th Century Any More Is It?: So Why Would We Teach as Though It Was?”

Stephen says of his presentation:

We are in the throes of a financial crisis unparalleled on our lifetimes, and at the same time in front running 21st century schools around the world learning is seeing a transformation that seemed unthinkable in the dark days of 20th century factory schools.

As we move to a new tomorrow built on mutuality, collegiality, communication, community and ingenuity can we learn anything from the colossally expensive financial collapse of Wall Street, the City of London and many of the world’s financial centres.

In three sections, and in a conversational, intimate style, Stephen examines the certainties that stare us in the face from past learning projects that clearly mapped a new world of 21st century learning; he reflects on the impact on technology on the world around us, including the financial world, and ponders on what this means for education, for learning, and for the necessary pace of change as we experience the death of education and the dawn of learning.

This is a presentation not to be missed by this, one of the most influential educationalists of the moment.

PS

The K12 Conference has grown into being one of the most watched/listened to educational conferences on the planet. It is an amazing organisation which attracts the very best of speakers and thinkers to assist in plotting the pathways forward in 21C education. This is what they say for themselves:

The K-12 Online Conference invites participation from educators around the world interested in innovative ways Web 2.0 tools and technologies can be used to improve learning. This FREE conference is run by volunteers and open to everyone. The 2008 conference theme is “Amplifying Possibilities”. This year’s conference begins with a pre-conference keynote the week of October 13, 2008. The following two weeks, October 20-24 and October 27-31, forty presentations will be posted online to the conference blog (this website) for participants to download and view. Live Events in the form of three “Fireside Chats” and a culminating “When Night Falls” event will be announced. Everyone is encouraged to participate in both live events during the conference as well as asynchronous conversations.

This is truly an event not to be missed.

21st C ICT Glossary

Here is your opportunity to define the terminology of ICT in the 21st C. Simply go to the Glossary Home Page and have your say. Remember that this is a wiki so expect that your contribution will be subject to peer review.

We look forward to lots and lots of contributions. Welcome to the 21st Century!

ictopus CPD

On Saturday 7th June the ictopus team met at Worcester University to engage in a CPD session to keep up to date with Web 2.0. Perhaps old dogs and new tricks but still learning !!