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**Web 2.0 Tools for the 21st Century Classroom**

Below information is based on an AEA class - following the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) __
 * Activity Objectives** __

 **Evaluate and select new information resources and instructional technology innovations based on their appropriateness to specific education tasks. (NETS-T 2, 3)**
 * Apply current research about successful teaching strategies using online tools and information resources to increase productivity, promote creativity and facilitate academic learning. (NETS-T 3,4,5)**
 * Analyze the benefits of technology and online resources to maximize student learning and facilitate higher order thinking skills. (NETS-T IV)**
 * Design and adapt technology-enriched learning activities that connect content standards with student technology standards to meet the diverse needs of students. (NETS-T 1,2)**
 * Design and adapt technology-enriched learning activities that connect content standards with student technology standards to meet the diverse needs of students. (NETS-T 1,2)**

**Due to the rapidly evolving nature of Web 2.0, modules will include the tools listed and/or similar ones.

1: Introduction to Web 2.0**   -Animoto -Flickr
 * Gmail set up
 * 2: Blogging**
 * Wordpress
 * Blogger
 * 3: Photos and Images

4: RSS & Newsreaders -iGoogle

5: Additional Tools -Wordle

6: Wikis -Wiki spaces

7: Online Applications and Tools -[|Webspiration] -[|Google docs] -[|Google earth] -[|Google maps]

8: Podcasts, Video, and Audio Downloads -http://www.teachertube.com/ -[|YouTube] www.freeplaymusic.com -Podcasts**
 * [|Education Podcasts]
 * How to create a Podcast
 * Audacity - a free, cross-platform audio application.