When I first began our course on Inquiry-based learning I thought that I was well-versed with Web 2.0 tools that I could utilize to successfully implement an inquiry-learning classroom.. engaging my students in the process.
Boy, was I wrong.
Over the last week I have discovered SO MANY new Web 2.0 tools that all help in the facilitation of inquiry learning. This blog will highlight quite a few.. as well as shed light onto any question I may still have.
Boy, was I wrong.
Over the last week I have discovered SO MANY new Web 2.0 tools that all help in the facilitation of inquiry learning. This blog will highlight quite a few.. as well as shed light onto any question I may still have.
When I first learning about Discovery Education I never knew that it consisted of a DE techbook. I didn't know the power of these, or even where to start. And so, I dug a little deeper and did some of my own "inquiry learning". Check out this DE video to help teachers get started using the techbooks- a great introduction if you have never used this feature of DE before.
Web 2.0 Tools that are worth a ponder:
Animoto: Educators can apply for a FREE Animoto Plus account for use in the classroom. Its powerful features can be used to create stunning presentations incorporating images, video clips, music and text.
Feedly: Great for tracking scientific research/ exploration! Feedly is a news aggregator application for various web browsers and mobile devices running iOS and Android, also available as a cloud-based service. It compiles news feeds from a variety of online sources for the user to customize and share with others.
Plickers: Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices.
Glogster: GlogsterEDU is a cloud-based (SaaS) platform for presentation and interactive learning. It allows users to mix all kinds of media on a virtual canvas to create multimedia posters, and access a library of engaging educational content created by students and educators worldwide.
And then I found THIS great link (can you say GOLD MINE?) with over 20+ great web 2.0 tools for teaching! Check it out, and to summarize the list here are it's suggestions:
- Animoto
- Aurasma
- Citelighter
- CK12 Foundation
- Class DOJO
- Diigo
- Edmodo
- Educlipper
- Educreations
- Evernote
- Explain Everything
- Glogster EDU
- Goalbook
- Gobstopper
- Google Apps
- Kid Blog
- Kustom Note
- Livebinders
- Nearpod
- Padlet
- Poll Everywhere
- Popplet
- Remind 101
- Schoology
- Socrative
- Screenleap
- Storybird
- The Answer Pad
- Three Ring
- Voicethread
- Wiggio
To summarize- I spent a CONSIDERABLE amount of time exploring, downloading, and reading more about each of these Web 2.0 tools to see how they would align with inquiry-learning. Anything that I can do to make learning more appropriate, engaging, and fun for my students- I am 100% open to!
I almost wish that I had more to explore these apps, but I am already busy planning how I will implement them when I return to school next month and begin my inquiry-learning quest!
I do have a burning question with inquiry learning- one that I would love to ask YOU!
Did I miss any on my list? What Web 2.0 would you recommend that I have not explored yet?
I cannot wait to hear from you!
Animoto: Educators can apply for a FREE Animoto Plus account for use in the classroom. Its powerful features can be used to create stunning presentations incorporating images, video clips, music and text.
Feedly: Great for tracking scientific research/ exploration! Feedly is a news aggregator application for various web browsers and mobile devices running iOS and Android, also available as a cloud-based service. It compiles news feeds from a variety of online sources for the user to customize and share with others.
Plickers: Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices.
Glogster: GlogsterEDU is a cloud-based (SaaS) platform for presentation and interactive learning. It allows users to mix all kinds of media on a virtual canvas to create multimedia posters, and access a library of engaging educational content created by students and educators worldwide.
And then I found THIS great link (can you say GOLD MINE?) with over 20+ great web 2.0 tools for teaching! Check it out, and to summarize the list here are it's suggestions:
- Animoto
- Aurasma
- Citelighter
- CK12 Foundation
- Class DOJO
- Diigo
- Edmodo
- Educlipper
- Educreations
- Evernote
- Explain Everything
- Glogster EDU
- Goalbook
- Gobstopper
- Google Apps
- Kid Blog
- Kustom Note
- Livebinders
- Nearpod
- Padlet
- Poll Everywhere
- Popplet
- Remind 101
- Schoology
- Socrative
- Screenleap
- Storybird
- The Answer Pad
- Three Ring
- Voicethread
- Wiggio
To summarize- I spent a CONSIDERABLE amount of time exploring, downloading, and reading more about each of these Web 2.0 tools to see how they would align with inquiry-learning. Anything that I can do to make learning more appropriate, engaging, and fun for my students- I am 100% open to!
I almost wish that I had more to explore these apps, but I am already busy planning how I will implement them when I return to school next month and begin my inquiry-learning quest!
I do have a burning question with inquiry learning- one that I would love to ask YOU!
Did I miss any on my list? What Web 2.0 would you recommend that I have not explored yet?
I cannot wait to hear from you!