Web+Resources

Wikis
Wiki comes from the Hawaiian word "wiki-wiki" meaning "quick." A wiki is web software that allows one or more users to easily create and edit web pages. Wikis can be to collaborate with others or to share information with others. Wikis are usually free and some have educator account which are free of advertisements. They are a wonderful way to share classroom information. Wikis can be used professionally for a myriad of purposes. This video give an

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**Collaboration Boards**
Wallwisher is a free notice board or bulletin board. Comments are placed on the wall much like you would paste a sticky note. You can leave text, share a URL, or video. You don't even have to have an account to leave a message. The creator can decide to allow all posts or monitor the post before deciding if the comment should be posted.


 * A quick way to share student work or accomplishments
 * A quick and easy way to survey students and parents.
 * Collect ideas for projects

Why do Teachers Love SMART Boards? Teachers Love SMART Boards Blog article about WallWisher []

Microblogging
Edmodo If you have ever used or even seen Twitter, Edmodo is an education "engineered" version of that micro-blogging service. Edmodo is set up so that teachers can create classes of students so communication can take place in a closed, monitored environment. Students are given codes by their teacher, which they use to sign up for the service - no email needed. What Edmodo does have that Twitter doesn't, is the ability to upload documents and to schedule tasks for students.



Photo Tools

= Big Huge Labs =

Big Huge Labs is a photo generator website that lets you take your graphics or photos and create a wide variety of projects such as posters, jigsaw puzzles