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Cheryll Capozzi, author of the Web 2.0 Guru wikispace hosts the most extensive compilation of school based web 2.0 resources that I have seen. She was kind enough to allow me to use her resources for this page. I have posted the links that I believe will be the most helpful, as well as added many of my own. You may also want to check out the extensive list of resources on eduwiki.us, as well as the content specific CFF wikis.

CFF Social Studies CFF Math CFF Science CFF English CFF Foreign Language CFF Tech Ed CFF Students

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>  =Blogging=
 * [|Recipes for Success]- an easy way to touch up on technology or education terminology
 * [|Mystudio] - Create professional quality quizes and embed them into your blog, wiki, or website.
 * [|Teach-nology]- Easily create online rubrics, offers and abundance of pre-made rubrics.
 * [|ThatQuiz]  - Fantastic instant online quiz generator for math, foreign language, and Geography
 * [|United Streaming] - Teacher Tools http://school.discoveryeducation.com/quizcenter/quizcenter.html
 *    <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">[|4Teachers] - [|http://quizstar.4teachers.org] free 60 day trial
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">[|Knowtes] - create interactive note cards or use already created ones. Manage multiple flash cards Great idea for review or extra credit!
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">[|A.nnotate]- review, collect, and store detailed notes. Just upload a document and annotate it,
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">[|Engrade] Free Online Gradebook!
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">   <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">[|Texas Student Assessments]- online interactive assessments in reading, writing and math
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">[|Quizlab] - online quizzes. Some are free, some need to be purchased.
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">[|ProProfs] - create and share online exams and flash cards, provides instant feedback


 * [|21 Classes Cooperative Learning -] Lots of teacher control and features for students.
 * [|Wordpress]- Lots of features and support
 * [|Blogger]- Blogger, another easy way to create your classroom blog. Allows for moderation as well.
 * [|ePals]- Free school or classroom blogs. A great way to start an entire school with blogs that they can monitor in one location.
 * [|Blogcheese]- this is one of Cheryl's favorites since it allows you to add video clips and text.
 * And if these aren't good enough for you, try this list of [|40 Blog Hosts.]

=Charts and Spreadsheets=


 * [|Swivel] - Data sets, graphs, charts, etc. All can be embedded and manipulated.
 * [|Google Docs] share and collaborate
 * [|Zoho] share and collaborate

=Collaboration=


 * [|Google Docs] share and collaborate
 * [|Zoho] I use zoho creator to create simple online forms and for collaboration
 * [|Nota] create interactive note pages that allow you to post docs, video, audio, maps and comments. edit together.
 * [|Notesake] take notes togehter share and collaborate
 * [|Browzmi] - browse the internet together. Great for collaboration and research!!! What a great tool!!
 * [|Kaltura] - collaborate with this video tool. Create a video together.
 * [|A.nnotate]- publish files and annotate them online.

=Collaborate with Teachers and Classrooms around the World=

[|Epals] I love this site! [|Connect with classrooms] from over 200 countries to learn about their culture and daily life, or choose to join a [|project/forum.] Epals also offers free [|school mail] and [|blog hosting.] [|Global School Net -] Extensive list of projects that classrooms can participate in. [|Search GSN ProjectsIn 2 Books] epals book club designed for Elementary students. [|Taking it Global] Connect with teachers, classrooms, and students from around the world. Emphasis on environmental education. [|TIGed Factsheet for CFF.doc] [|Collaborations Around the Planet] (portal for videoconference projects)

Projects of Interest
[|The 2008 National Cyber Convention Project](Social Studies, 2008 Presidential Campaign) [|Cyber Teen] (General) [|The Day I was Born Project] (history, literature, general) [|British Literature Dialogue](Literature) [|Music Around the World] (Language. Music, Social Studies, General) [|The Endangered Animals of the World] (Environmental Studies, Science, Social Studies, General) [|What is it Worth?] (currency exchange assignment) [|Where can I live on my Entry Level Salary?] (Registration Closed, check back for 2009) [|Holidays Around the World] (Social Studies, Foreign Language) [|How much is One Million?] (Math) [|Movie in the Making] (Literature, History, Videography) [|Planetfesto](Environmental Studies, General) [|Roots and Shoots](Environmental Awareness Program started by Jane Goodall)

=Communication=
 * [|Skype]- download and install for quick video conf. purchase a webcam for about $35. Kids love showing off when doing reports, labs plays, demonstrations.
 * [|Vawkr] - this is the easiest and quckest video chat room on the web. Go to the site, grab a room and share the link with people. All webcams are recognized and everyone can talk, hear and type whenever they want. Very interactive. Create a private room as well.
 * [|Palbe] embeddable virtual conf. room free 3 people
 * [|Geesee] - embeddable chat gadget
 * [|Yaplet] embedable chat gadget
 * [|ooVoo] - download and video chat with anyone around the world.
 * [|MeBeam]- instant chat rooms
 * [|Meeboo]- create free chat rooms
 * [|Online Assignment Calendar for teachers]-- a free tool to list assignments online
 * [|PhotoStory]--easy to use and free! Add images, video, narration,and music. Great for history and literature teachers.

=Conferences=

I[|STC NECC 2008 Conference] - view webcasts of conference sessions from the 2008 conference in San Antonio

= = =Desktop Publishing=
 * 1) [|Letterpop]- create free incredible looking newsletters here!
 * 2) [|Kerpoof -] create pictures, stories, and movies here. Fun and interactive.
 * 3) [|Toondoo -] create great looking comics here. Even use your own photo.
 * 4) [|Mutapic]- design artwork in a free online graphics genertor. Great for Art students or designing logos.
 * 5) **Ebooks** - create great looking ebooks with [|mixbook] and [|tikatok.] [|Book Builder] - Create Free eBooks - anyone can write and publish for free!! Titakok is a great program for kids to use. Choose from a prewritten story that you can personalize and add your own artwork to.
 * 6) [|Lulu] - publish and sell your writings
 * 7) [|Book Builder] - Create Free eBooks - anyone can write and publish for free!!
 * 8) [|Project Poster] **-** kids can create simple web sites in a snap. Great for quick and easy projects.
 * 9) [|Scribbls]- Draw and collaborate
 * 10) [|Issuu]- create your own online magazine issue.
 * 11) [|It's Our Tree -] create a free online family tree.

=Games for Education= Try some of these sites for reinforcing the specific skills and content.
 * [|ClassTools -] Create interactive flash games for class review.
 * [|ELearning]- games for the younger students
 * [|IMMEX] create a free online science environment with interactive scientific experiments and problem solving modules
 * [|Math Playground] fun interactive games
 * [|Hot Math] fun interactive games
 * [|Java Math]- interactive java base math simulations and examples
 * [|Tutpup]- play simple math and spelling games for reinforement, challenge other global players and beat the clock
 * [|Games That Change the World -] online games that help the world!

=Library Resources=
 * [|Librarian Chick Wiki]
 * [|Librarian Chick] extensive collection of free books and education resources

=Multimedia= Video, Audio, and Image editing at your fingertips.


 * [|Splashup]- edit your photos, create new images - just like adobe photoshop!
 * [|Jumpcut] - create your own videos
 * [|Kaltura] - create and collaborate on your videos
 * [|Audacity] - download and install a free audio mixing tool
 * [|Animoto] - create photostories with audio
 * [|Jaycut]- create videos easily with your photos and video
 * [|Screencast-O-Matic] - record your desktop screen to create a demonstration
 * [|Freescreencast]- capture your desktop and share online
 * [|Eyespot] / [|Jumpcut] / [|Cuts] - Online video editors
 * [|Picnik] - edit your photos
 * [|Jing] - create video training as you record your desktop!
 * [|Viddler]- upload, edit and share your videos.
 * [|Voicethread -] upload ppts. images and video and respond with comments
 * [|Jamstudio]- create your own music and download it.
 * [|Ustream.tv -] broadcast live and record to your own free online channel
 * [|Vuvox]- create an online audio channel
 * [|Splashcast]- create an online multimedia channel
 * [|Evoca]- a free audio podcast channel
 * [|Offtype] - create online hand drawn pictures, save and share. Embed the widget to use on your site.
 * [|My Studio -] Free educational videos for download or streaming

=Networking and Online Communities= I will put some sites here that may overlap into other areas, but for the most part they are networking sites. Students can use these to communicate and network with peers and their teachers. Even professionals from around the world.
 * [|Ning]social network for your classroom. Excellent
 * [|Twitter] (use [|Tweet Cube]to upload files to twitter)
 * [|Twitter for Librarians -] great ideas for librarians who are interested in networking, collaborating and sharing.
 * [|Imbee]- free social network for kids
 * [|Koinup] - network with others and upload your work. allow others to comment.
 * [|Mixxt]- create a private classroom network. Great for online classroom environments.

=Notetaking and Mapping Tools= Have your students take notes, create concept maps, and timelines online. Simple tools to use with computers in the room. A great way to engage your learners and share the information together.
 * [|Writeboard] **-** create a board to write and collaborate. So simple and no strings. Check with RSS feeds.
 * [|Webnote] - create an instant web page for class notes. An RSS feed is provided for keeping track of updates. Share the url to allow others to add information and notes.
 * [|Scriblink]<span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif">–  <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif"> an instant interactive whiteboard, invite and use.
 * [|Skrbl_]<span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif"> - a web whiteboard instant collaboration
 * [|Notesake_]<span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif">–  <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif"> create individual and group notes to share, revise independently of your own notes.
 * [|Helipad_]<span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif"> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif">–  <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif"> share notes with a url link
 * [|MindMeister] / [|Gliffy] [|Drawanywhere], [|Mind42], [|Exploretree-] Create and collaborate in real time or asynchronously on mind maps and graphic organizers.
 * [|Scriblink] - wow, collaborate and share, work with anyone, anytime for free!!
 * [|Viygo], [|xtimeline] , [|dipity]- create free online timeline generators.
 * [|A.nnotate]- publish files and annotate them online.
 * [|Wordle] - word cloud generator, fun tool for students to create vocab lists and paste positive quotes around the room

=Online Interactive Classroom Environments= Online classroom environments allow you to extend your classes beyond its walls. These environments are free, interactive and available for free. They provide extended content, communications and collaboration opportunities for teachers and students. See if you can use any of these.
 * [|Moodle]
 * [|Global Classroom -] free Moodle course
 * [|NineHub] - FREE Moodle Hosting
 * [|Yacapaca]
 * [|Visionlearning] **-** create an online classroom environment with modules and interactive classroom resources.
 * [|Udutu] - online course authoring tool
 * [|eLearningCommunity]
 * [|edu 2.0]
 * [|ECTO]
 * [|Learnhub] - create an online virtual classroom and community groups.
 * [|Wordcircle]
 * [|Tutorom]
 * [|LectureShare]
 * [|KEEP Toolkit]

=Photo and Video Production=


 * [|Fix Up My Pic] - upload a photo and let the professionals do the rest. Free!
 * [|Flickr] - share photos
 * [|Slide -]- easily create slideshows
 * [|Picasa] - photo saring
 * [|imovie tutorial] - for Mac's. I personally prefer the 06 version.
 * [|Pinnacle] - video editing software for PC's.

=Podcasts=

Podcasting can really assist students with more audio and verbal outlets for learning. Students can record learned content to a podcast site or store readings of text passages for a later time. Oral reports can also be recorded, stored and shared at later times outside of the class. Students who are often reluctant to participate in front of peers will create podcasts and audio recordings more readily than participating live in class discussions. Give these sites a try and see who participates. Allow students to share by writing or verbally relaying specific answers or reactions. They will really enjoy the experience. Check out my talkshoe interview on [|Living with PCOS.]
 * [|Talkshoe] - this is an easy way to create an online podcast. The podcast is automatically uploaded for you.
 * [|Gabcast]- create a free classroom channel where students can phone in to record audio. They will not need a computer to use this site.
 * [|Gcast]- this site is similar to gabcast, but the computer is necessary to create audio recordings.
 * [|Evoca]- create a classroom channel and record or upload media files. Embed into sites or play directly from the channel.
 * [|MyPodcast -] create a free online podcast channel.
 * [|Podbean]- create a free podcast channel
 * [|Odeo] - create free online podcasts

=Polls/Surveys= Create classroom polls and surveys for students to respond. Assess student learning and concept attainment.
 * [|SurveyMonkey] - create online forms, surveys, assessments, free up to 10 surveys and 100 respondents
 * [|Zoomerang] - create online forms, surveys for students
 * Google Sheets/Forms - create forms and build a spreadsheet database.
 * [|PollDaddy] - free online polls for your class
 * [|Free Website Polls -] create free polls for your website or blog
 * [|99Polls] - free online embeddable polls

= = =Presentations= When creating presentations it is not necessary to purchase Microsoft Power Point. Create great looking presentations and gain 24/7 access to edit and share them. No need to use a thumb drive to bring your presentation to and from school. Give these sites a try. These are great tools for creating, sharing and collaborating on presentations.
 * [|Google Docs] Upload or create and share new presentations
 * [|Zoho Show] Upload, create, save share pres.
 * [|280Slides]- a really cool presentation tool, publish directly to slideshare.
 * [|Prezentit] - simple pres. tool
 * [|Empressor] simple pres. tool
 * [|Slideshare] - upload store and share and embed your presentations

= = =Social Bookmarks= = =

My username is [|chicchi77]
 * [|del.icio.us]- this is one of the most popular Social Bookmarking SItes. Please check out my Education links and join my network.
 * [|diigo] - highlight and share the web

=The "Tubes"= I call them the Tubes, you know "YOU" and "TEACHER". They are the rage in society and schools so why not utilize them for learning? Truetube is something a little different. A site where people share contriversial news events and where older students can discuss the nature of the video. Great for debates in class.
 * [|Youtube]- upload and share videos made for class.
 * [|Teachertube]- upload, share and watch education based videos only. Students could build demonstrations and more.
 * [|Truetube]- watch and discuss real world contriversial news. Discuss and share thoughts!! Teen content not suitable for young ones.
 * [|Schooltube]- upload and watch school related video and tutorials.

=Virtual Field Trips=
 * [|Google Earth -]
 * [|Gigapan] - create or explore panorama images from around the world. Similar to a virtual field trip.
 * [|Virtual Field Trips -] View and create virtual field trips
 * [|NPS] - National Park Service virtual tours
 * [|Opentopia]- live webcams from all over the world

=Vodcasting - Video Broadcasting= Also a nifty name for video podcasting. A great way to get students to share and present live. Create private classroom channels where students can broadcast content via a webcam and mic. Only share it with people you want. A great way to motivate kids to write, collaborate and communicate effectively.
 * [|SplashCast] - Create your own media channels and shows by incorporating video,images, podcasts, blogs, and other web resources.
 * [|Ustream.tv]- create a live public or private video broadcast channel. They can be recorded, embedded, for later viewing.
 * [|Youcastr]- create a live sports channel. Allow you students to cover, write about and broadcast their favorite sports online.
 * [|WizIQ]- train and share in an open envrionment.

=Web Design= So you want students to create a website and you don't have Dreamweaver, Front Page or iWeb. No worries. These tools are so simple to use and easy for students to understand. They can build excellent looking web sites without knowing a thing about stand alone applications and code. A great way to start them on a web presence.
 * [|Google Sites]- Easy and great for site collaboration and building.
 * [|Webnode]- great design, easy to use and deveolop nice looking web sites.
 * [|Weebly]- very easy, nice templates and format.
 * [|Freewebs]- totally free, simple to use.
 * [|Glogster -] very nice for a graffiti looking page.
 * [|Doodlekit]- one of the easiest to use.
 * [|Roxer]- simple tool for nice looking web sites.
 * [|Bravenet]- very nice free tool, can add game widgets for fun.
 * [|Wix]- drag and drop great simple tool for interactive free sites.
 * [|Project Poster] **- kids can create simple web sites in a snap. Great for quick and easy projects.**
 * [|**Quest Garden**] **-** easily create webquests with no knowledge of HTML. $20/ for a 2 year subscription, includes hosting services
 * [|Jog the Web -] a great website to use to create a condensed version of a webquest. It's as simple as typing in the URL and the question. [|Click here] to view a sample of one that I created.

=Webinars=
 * [|Vyew]- use for online webinar share files and your desktop.
 * [|WizIQ] - live meeting, schedule dates and times, can only share files no desktop sharing included.
 * [|Zoho Meeting]- create live online learning environments
 * [|Liveperson] - online training
 * [|DimDim] - online video conf. and communication
 * [|Yugma] - free video conferencing

=Wikis=
 * Wikispaces - the best wiki tools aound!!
 * [|Wetpaint]- free wiki tool great for educators provieds the navigtion and page set up.
 * [|Pbwiki]- free wiki for anyone
 * [|Bluwiki]- another great wiki resource

=Word Processing=
 * [|Google Docs] share and collaborate
 * [|Zoho] share and collaborate
 * [|Writewith]
 * [|Adobe Buzzword]
 * [|ThinkFree]

=Other Collections of Free Open Source Software= [|Web 2.0 Directory] [|Librarian Chick] [|Career For Learning Performance Technology] [|BigHuge Labs] [|OER -] Open Educational Resources this site offers new ways to engage with free-to-use learning content. [|MyT4L] **-** Create educational resources in a snap. Rubrics, Graphic Organizers and more. [|File Hippo] **-** Download some great open source software. [|4Teachers.org] **-** some of the simplest and best tools. [|Center For Learning and Performing]

[|Whois] find out who makes the sites you visit. .