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Friday, June 13, 2008

Thing #20

Had a little trouble getting to the Web 2.0 listng. Something is up with the link, I think. I googled "Web 2.0", and found it that way.

What is special about the tool?
I think the way that it's a "one stop shop", and it's a one stop shop of the best.
What are its useful parts, especially with regards to Libraries and school?
It's almost like you have to know what you're looking for, and then it will be there (probably!). I think of it almost like a toolbox of tech tools.
How might you use this tool in your own setting?
I can see how this might be a resource for the kids to use like a menu, of sorts, so that they can have whatever tools they need, technologically speaking, to create the product they are shooting for.

2 comments:

VWB said...

this was a specific set of Award winning websites where we hoped you would explore one that you had not seen....try the link again...it works for me

flying_pig said...

You're right! Not sure what changed, but it's suddenly working. I particularly liked the "My Heritage". I created a family tree for my family (I'm not posting it on my blog for privacy reasons - not sure how my relatives would feel), and can see that as a great beginning of the year writing prompt/project. I could also see that that tool would fit nicely into a history classroom, either for the kids to do on themselves, or for a famous person from history - the British nobility would be a kick!