Web 2.0

Web 2.0 offers so many tools to users.  I use Web 2.0 tools so often.  Some of my favourites include: Blogger, PbWorks, Google Maps, Delicious, and Symbaloo.

Blogger
Blogger is technically a blogging application but as you can tell from my Portfolio is useful for many different options.  I have used it with students to track what they think about a class as well as a place to show what they learned.  It is easy to use and navigate.

PbWorks

PbWorks is a great wiki application.  I have used it for students as portfolio pages.  Students each had their own page to add all their work to and then they had the option to share the pages with their families.  I honestly do not think I would use it now with the introduction of new technology.  I would rather have a dedicated portfolio site for each student.

Google Maps

Google Maps are so convenient.  They truly have eliminated the need for me to buy a paper map.  I can access maps on my phone, computer, and tablet.  The only downside is that it is internet based and if you do not have internet you do not have a map unless you have screen captured the map.  Even with screen capturing you loose the ability to zoom in and out and get more details.

Delicious/Symbaloo

I first started using Delicious in my ECMP 355 class with Alec Couros at the U of R.  I have used this application ever since.  I find it is a technology that is fading as people like to have the visual, which is where Symbaloo is dominating.   I started using Symbaloo last year when another teacher showed me.  It works great for sharing resources with students about specific topics.  You can make a seperate webmix for each of your topics/concepts and share it with students.  It is also visual  and easy to navigate and use.

Delicious

Symbaloo