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Web 2.0 Tools & Marzano's Strategies

**Learning Web 2011 Web 2.0 & Technology Resources Shared:**
 * **Tagxedo:** Create word clouds in different shapes http://www.tagxedo.com
 * **Wordle:** Create a word cloud summary of text @http://www.wordle.net
 * **Word Sift:** Create a word cloud, add images, visual thesaurus @http://www.wordsift.com
 * **MS Word--Autosummarize Feature:** Open MS Word, paste in text then select Tools in the top menubar --> select Autosummarize from the drop down
 * **Wall Wisher**--sticky note electronic board (can be finicky) no account needed: @http://www.wallwisher.com
 * **Linoit-**-sticky note board (needs an account). You can add pictures, movies, links, etc. @http://www.linoit.com


 * ** Web 2.0 Tool ~ Web address ~ Descriptor **

**More information on Web 2.0 Tools and more detailed directions at: http://esu3web20workshop.wikispaces.com/** ||   || **Marzano Strategy** ||
 * ** Comic Creators **

**Web Site:** Pixton [|http://www.pixton.com/] Pixton is a web site where you can create your own comic strips, comic block or comic character. Think about creating an comic/clip art character that explains a process or has a conversation with another character. Students have created a conversation between the two kidneys (for Science) and a square and a rectangle talking about why they are not "twins." Get creative! 1. You must create a **FREE** account 2. Access on-line via a web browser
 * To use Pixton:**

**Web Site:** BitStrips: http://www.bitstrips.com/ BitStrips is a web site where you can create comic book characters where you can decide the body type, hair color, eye shape, etc. Much like Pixton (above) you can create a clip art character that can be used on your web site, handouts, etc. BitStrips can also be used to illustrate a graphic novel, etc. **To use BitStrips:** 1. You must create a **FREE** account 2. Access the web site using a web browser Once you have an account, you can begin creation. Once done the comic or character can be e-mailed to your account or shared with others.

**Web Site:** Comiqs: [|http://www.comiqs.com/]

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Comiqs is a FREE web site service that lets users create and share comic styled stories with others. The tool is easy to use and allows users to upload and transform photographs into a fun visual for story telling. ===== **To use Comiqs:** 1. You must create a **FREE** account 2. Access the web site using a web browser 3. Upload photographs or clip art to use in your comic--add text bubbles and graphics ||  || ** Nonlinguistic representation ** ** Graphic Organizer ** ** Similarities and Differences ** ||
 * ** Digital Storytelling ** ====== ======

**Web Site:** Voice Thread [|http://voicethread.com/]  >
Create a digital story that can combine audio, video, and still images to tell a story or communicate and idea.

4. Everything is generated at the website without the need for a special program.
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**Nonlinguistic representation**

**Cooperative learning (if done in groups)** || **Web Site:** Blogger http://www.blogger.com Blogs are web based journals or logs--think of them as one person sharing their thoughts, ideas, etc.on-line. The individual who creates the blog can allow others to comment OR not!
 * ** Blogs & Wikis ** == ==

1. You must create a **FREE** account 2. Access on-line via a web browser 3. Determine the look and feel (theme) 4. Share (post) information to the blog and decide the parameters of who you would like to view or comment on your blog.
 * To use Blogger:**

**Web Site:** Wikispaces http://www.wikispaces.com Wikis are collaborative work spaces where, depending on the settings, individuals can collaborate and share information.

**To use Wikispaces:** 1. You must create a **FREE** account 2. Access on-line via a web browser 3. Determine the look and feel (theme) 4. Begin editing the page and sharing information with as many or as few as you would like. ||  || Cooperative Learning

Notetaking and Homework

Cues & Questions

Feedback || **Web Site:** Google Docs http://docs.google.com Share a document collaborative with students: word processing, spreadsheet or presentation
 * Sharing Documents

**To use Google Docs:** 1. You must create a **FREE** account 2. Access on-line via a web browser 3. Begin a new document 4. Invite/share with others.

**Web Site:** Zoho Writer [|http://www.zoho.com] Share a document collaborative with students: word processing, spreadsheet or presentation

**To use Zoho Writer:** 1. You must create a **FREE** account 2. Access on-line via a web browser 3. Begin a new document 4. Invite/share with others. ||  || Summarizing and Notetaking

Homework

Cooperative learning

Set Objectives and Provide Feedback

Nonlinguistic representations || **Web Site:** Delicious Bookmarks http://del.icio.us/ Share and tag bookmarks (helps with categorizing, summarizing, etc.)
 * Other Favorites Worth a Mention:

**Web Site:** Slideshare http://www.slidshare.net Share your slideshows or notes with students--view others notes or slideshows, allow students to upload their slideshows and wait for the comments and views.

**Web Site:** TeacherTube http://teachertube.com> Digital stories can be uploaded, directions, how to, etc. =**Lynne's TIG Wiki**= = = ||  || **Cooperative Learning**

**Feedback**

**Nonlinguistic**

**Cues, questioning**

**Organization**

**Nonlinguistic representation**

**Summarizing and Notetaking** ||