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Web 2.0 Tools
This is the Web2Learn overview of Web 2.0 good practices - as found by the project partners :
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Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
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Skype
DESCRIPTION
Skype service allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet. Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are charged via adebit-based user account system. Skype has also become popular for its additional features, including file transfer, and video conferencing. Allows to create circles for your friends, business, scholl groups. Skype has also, app for android or IOS devices (like smartphones, tablet PC’s ). BENEFITS
Allows to free video chat,
Allows to free online video conferences.
Allows to file transfer.
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers,studends, proffessionals, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Create a Skype or Microsoft accounts
Download application to your tablet pc, phone or pc(free)
Stable internet connection.
Google Hangouts
DESCRIPTION
Google+ Hangouts is a free video chat service from Google that enables both one-on-one chats and group chats with up to ten people at a time. While somewhat similar to Skype, FaceTimeand Facebook Video Chat, Google Hangouts focuses more on "face-to-face-to-face" group interaction as opposed to one-on-one video chats, and utilizes sophisticated technology to seamlessly switch the focus to the person currently chatting. It is an instant messaging and video chat platform developed by Google, which launched on May 15, 2013 during the keynote of its I/O development conference. It replaces three messaging products that Google had implemented concurrently within its services, including Talk, Google+ Messenger, and Hangouts, a video chat system present within Google+. Google has also stated that Hangouts is designed to be "the future" of its telephony product, Google Voice, and integrated some of the capabilities of Google Voice into Hangouts. Google Hangouts can be accessed via laptop and desktop computers as well as with Android mobile devices (Android "Gingerbread" v2.3 and later) and, in the near future, iOS-powered mobile devices. In addition to video chatting, Google Hangouts users can share documents, scratchpads, images and YouTubevideos with other users. Google+ Hangouts also offers a "Hangouts on Air" feature for broadcasting live video conversations that are accessible to anyone with a web browser. BENEFITS
Google Hangouts look very familiar to users of other mainstream messaging apps.
Google Hangouts are very user- friendly.
BEST PRACTICES
All users.
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
[Best] Register on Google+
PRECONDITIONS – WHEN CREATING
Download Hangouts for computer.
Download the new iOS app for Apps or Android.
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
DESCRIPTION
WhatsApp is a tools that lets you group message and send photos and videos via an easy-to-use interface–without having to pay texting fees to your carrier.
BENEFITS
Speedy setup and performance
Lets you keep your phone numbe
Clean interface
Can send multimedia
No international charges
Can block and unblock contacts
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers, studends, proffessionals, parents, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Create a Whatsapp account(free)
Login with Google or Facebook account
Download app
Clilstore
DESCRIPTION
Clilstore is a service using Wordlink, a WWW based facility which links arbitrary webpages automatically, word by word with online dictionaries. And Wordlink in turn uses Multidict, a multiple dictionary lookup facility which makes use of freely available online dictionaries. Both Wordlink and Multidict were developed as part of the European funded POOLS-T project (2008-2010) and their development is continuing as part of the present TOOLS project. BENEFITS
Content is automatically inter connected with wide range of dictionaries
Interactive tool which allows using video resources in language learning
BEST PRACTICES
Teachers and parents
Language learners
PRECONDITIONS – WHEN CREATING
Register on Clilstore as a teacher or student
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Professional E--portfolio
Blogger
DESCRIPTION
Blogger is a web-tool that allows people to become authors by creating and maintaining their own free, journal-like website where they can publish a text, photo and/or video on the internet for deliberation. It includes navigation links and other standard website features such as a homepage, etc. People who know the weblog’s URL can visit the page, read the posts, and, leave their comments in any format desired, may that be text, photo or video. Eventually, a collection of comments revolving around the topic can be gathered for either further deliberation or for future reference. The main benefit of blogs is that offer bloggers the opportunity to openly post ideas and reflections on a given issue putting it up for discussion thus facilitating collaboration with peers and colleagues from all over the world. There are many free blogging platforms and Blogger, offered freely by Google, is one of the most popular and versatile. BENEFITS
Collaboration for preparation of projects and discussions
A data resource bank of a contributors´ written work throughout the course resembling a portfolio
BEST PRACTICES
All users
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Creating a Google account visiting www.blogger.com or using an already existing Google account
Internet connection (not necessarily broadband)
PRECONDITIONS – WHEN CREATING Register at some blogging platform, such as Wordpress, Edublogs or Tumblr
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
WordPress
DESCRIPTION
Wordpress is a blogging platform that can be used both on a central server and on one’s own server. The last option is often used to create websites: one-third of all Internet websites are based on the platform. Basically Wordpress is a Content Management System that supports publishing multimedia pages. Wordpress allows for individual and personalized graphic design and is open to a host of own and third-party plug-ins that can turn the blog to anything from a diary to a web shop. The biggest downside of Wordpress is its weakly developed search functionality. Based on exact word matching the results display only newer entries in the result overview; older entries are omitted. BENEFITS • High visibility of one’s content because of Wordpress’ excellent positioning strategies in search engines (SEO) • Great pre-installed spam filter that filters out 99% of all spam commentaries • Great flexibility • Great analytics BEST PRACTICES • Publish one’s Wordpress entries also on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for maximum dissemination impact • Use tags and categories as additional navigation tools PRECONDITIONS • [On Wordpress server] Create an account • [On own server] Download the app – which is not that simple
Effective Collaboration
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Google-Docs
DESCRIPTION
Google Docs is an online file-syncing tool/service, which recently rebranded itself as Google Drive
BENEFITS
Easy access to shared files& Easy file sharing (photos, videos, documents, etc.)
Share documents to other users
Allows to prepare,share and analyse online surveys
Large storage space for starters (15GB).
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers, students, professionals, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Download application to your tablet pc, phone or pc(free)
Create a Google account(free)
Stable internet connection for fast synchronize.
Dropbox
DESCRIPTION
Dropbox is a file hosting service operated by Dropbox, Inc. Offers cloud storage, file synchronization, and client software for easy use. Dropbox allows users to create a special folder on each of their computers, then synchronizes so that it appears to be the same folder (with the same contents) regardless of which computer is used to view it. Files placed in this folder also are rechable through the web site of dropbox and mobile phone or tablet pc applications. Dropbox user also can be prevent data loss, with back up files to dropbox. Dropbox gives you 2GB of storage at the beginning and can be upgraded through inviting other people or purchasing additional storage space. Dropbox can be a great teaching/learning tool. It is a useful, fast and innovative way to share documents with studends for a teacher or with classmates for a student. BENEFITS
Easy access to shared files& Easy file sharing (photos, videos, documents, etc. )
Easy using. Dropbox on your computer is just like using any other folder on your hard drive except the files you drag into your Dropbox folder automatically sync online and to any other computers or mobile devices linked to your account.It's like having the same folder on all of your computers and mobile devices at the same time.
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers,studends, proffessionals, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Download application to your tablet pc, phone or pc(free)
Create an account(free)
Stable internet connection for fast synchronize.
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Google-Drive
DESCRIPTION
Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service provided by Google, released on April 24, 2012, which enables user cloud storage, file sharing and collaborative editing. Google Drive has a client software for easy using and Users could reach their files also trough phone and tablet pc applications With client software users could be upload files to Google Drive easy as move files another folder in their computer.. Google Drive users has an advantage of using Google Docs, a free web-based office suite of productivity applications, that offer collaborative editing on documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. It gives to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. Google offers all users an initial 15 GB of online storage space, that is shared across three of its most-used services: Google Drive, Gmail, and Google+. Users can upgrade their free 15 GB account through a paid monthly subscription plan to get additional storage. BENEFITS
Easy access to shared files& Easy file sharing (photos, videos, documents, etc. )
Share documents to other users
Allows to prepare, share and analyze online surveys
Large storage space for starters(15GB).
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers, students, professionals, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Download application to your tablet pc, phone or pc(free)
Create a Google account(free)
Stable internet connection for fast synchronize.
Personal and Professional Networks
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
DESCRIPTION
Facebook is a vast, sprawling network and you can make whatever you want of it. You sign up by putting some details, and preferably a photo of yourself, on the Facebook website. Then you’re ready to start posting a few updates.
These updates are statements about what you’re up to, links to interesting stuff you’ve seen elsewhere on the web – it’s up to you. As word gets around that you’re online, you’ll find old friends start to get in touch. They may have heard about you being on Facebook or they may have found you after doing a search.
Facebook itself will send notes on people you might know, based on the fact that you went to the same school or college or shared an employer (you only have to put up as much of this sort of information as you want).
BENEFITS
Social networking
Online connection and interaction with family, friends and relatives
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers, students, professionals, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Create a Facebook account(free)
Must be at least 13 years old
Stable internet connection for fast synchronies.
DESCRIPTION
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging platform that allows users to communicate through 140-character messages (“tweets”) on a computer or smartphone. It’s used by millions of people worldwide to keep up with news, gossip, events, weather, and more. Once you sign up with an email and password, you’ll be directed to start “following” people. The people you follow will show up in your Timeline, a scrolling list of real-time tweets. When you tweet, the people who follow you will see your tweets in their timeline.
BENEFITS
Social networking
Online connection and interaction with family, friends and relatives
Could help teens learn to write concisely, and hash tag chats on various topics can offer new perspectives on specific interests.
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers, students, professionals, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Create a Twitter account(free)
Must be at least 13 years old
Stable internet connection for fast synchronize.
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
DESCRIPTION
LinkedIn is a social network site with a business orientation. One can add one’s CV to one’s profile, as well as one’s recommendations by other LinkedIn members, one’s skills that can be endorsed by other LinkedIn members and one’s auto-description and contact data. LinkedIn is a great place to keep in contact with other professionals, to discuss on specific topics with professionals in discussion groups and to contact yet unknown professionals. One’s network and (endorsed) data function as a foundation for one’s credibility. Therefore, headhunters, future employers and new meeting partners check unknown individuals by default on LinkedIn. A vanity functionality is the option to check who has visited one’s profile. This can be the starting point of a new professional contact. Although LinkedIn can be used to get access to new networks, it is advisable to employ certain discretion when contacting vaguely known individuals in order not to be seen as a lurker or worse. BENEFITS • Massive reach • Professional image BEST PRACTICES • Professional auto-presentation • Background check on individuals PRECONDITIONS • Create a LinkedIn account • Add data and keep them up to date – which can be time consuming
Google+
DESCRIPTION
Google+ (pronounced and sometimes written as Google Plus is a social networking and identity service that is owned and operated by Google Inc. Google has described Google+ as a "social layer" that enhances many of its online properties, and that it is not simply a social networking website, but also an authorship tool that associates web-content directly with its owner/author. It is the second-largest social networking site in the world after Facebook. 540 million monthly active users are part of the Identity service site, by interacting socially with Google+'s enhanced properties, like Gmail, +1 button, and YouTube comments. BENEFITS
Allows to create circles for your friends, business, scholl groups.
Allows to, make use of all google services with one account (drive, maps, hangout, gmail, google+,blogger,etc.)
You can like other peoples sharings with +1 button s, similar in use to Facebook's Like button The amount of +1 s a website has been correlated to higher Google search rankings.
Google+ Pages which allows entities which are not individuals (such as organizations, companies, and publications) to set up profiles, or "pages", for the posting and syndication of posts.
Allows the account holder to share their location with a person, circle or circles With Locations options.
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers, students, professionals, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Create a Google account (free)
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
DESCRIPTION
Instagram is a popular platform for instantly enhancing photos and videos with cool effects and sharing them across a number of social media platforms. The terms specify that users should be at least 13 years old and should not post partially nude or sexually suggestive photos but do not prohibit the portrayal of violence, swear words, or drugs. Users can flag photos for review, but mature content still appears in some photos and in the comment sections. Photos shared in Instagram are public and may have location information unless privacy settings are adjusted. Instagram Direct allows users to send private photos and directly to other users.
BENEFITS
Social networking
Online connection and interaction with family, friends and relatives
The tool makes photos and videos look cool and then makes it easy to share them instantly
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers, students, professionals, parents, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Create an Instagram account(free)
Must be over 13 years of age
Stable internet connection for fast synchronize.
Engaging Presentations
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Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Prezi
DESCRIPTION Prezi is a web-based presentation application that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides. Text, images, videos and other presentation objects are placed on the infinite canvas and grouped together in frames. The canvas allows users to create non-linear presentations, where users can zoom in and out of a visual map. Prezi can either be used directly from an internet browser (e.g. Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari) without the need to install anything or can be installed (it is called Prezi Desktop) so it can be used without internet access. BENEFITS
Share your presentations for collaborating with others
Insert large media files
Create engaging presentations
BEST PRACTICES
All users
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Installed Adobe Flash Player 9 or higher
Minimum 1GB memory
PRECONDITIONS – WHEN CREATING
Download of Prezi Desktop to use the application off-line
Slideshare
DESCRIPTION
Slideshare SlideShare is a platform that allows clients to upload and share presentations, documents, videos, and webinars, both publicly and privately. Users have the ability to tag, review, rate, comment on, download, and embed content. Analytics and tracking features include the ability to view company, location, referrers, search keywords, performance measurements for Facebook and Twitter, and alerts when links are opened (Pro version).
BENEFITS
Easy to use
Easy to share presentation content and connect with audiences beyond those who attended a presentation in person.
Interaction with Linkedin
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers, studends, proffessionals, parents, etc.
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Create a Slideshare account(free)
Login with Linkedin or Facebook account
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Screenr
DESCRIPTION Screenr is a device that allows one to record what is happening on one’s computer screen. One needs to select an area on one’s screen to record. And one needs a microphone to simultaneously add one’s comment to the recording. Screenr does not offer the option to edit the recording after it has been created. The maximum recording time is 5 minutes. All screencasts are public by default. BENEFITS
Very easy to use
Easily embedable, easily uploadable to YouTube
BEST PRACTICES
Instruction videos
PRECONDITIONS
Create a Twitter account
Mind42
DESCRIPTION
Mind42 is a collaborative browser-based mind mapping tool. The name refers to two concepts: 42 is the “answer to life” in the popular science fiction novel, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy; and it also stands for “For Two” – signifying the collaborative nature of the application. The application is a very useful image based tool for brainstorming by arranging ideas in a tree diagram. The online component allows for collaboration that is not limited by geographic location. BENEFITS
Free to use.
Anyone who wishes to work through a problem alone or with any number of partners can benefit from Mind42.
The ability to use a visual representative to assist with brainstorming and problem solving is useful in classrooms, corporations, or personal life.
BEST PRACTICES
All users
PRECONDITIONS
Registration requires a username, password, and email address.
A confirmation email with activation link is sent to the provided address.
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
GoAnimate
DESCRIPTION
GoAnimate enables users to create animated films and then publish them on the Internet. BENEFITS
The application offers an friendly and familiar way to pupils and students to express their thoughts
BEST PRACTICES
All users
PRECONDITIONS
Free users can create films with less options than the paid version of the app
Information Management and Sharing
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Diigo
DESCRIPTION
Diigo is an online tool with which you can add a sticky note or highlight text on a webpage. If you visit that page in the future, those notes and highlights will appear on the page. The Diigo extension icon gets a red bookmark symbol added when you visit a bookmarked page, and yellow dots next to the scroll bar jump you to the location of your annotations.
One great use for Diigo is its integration with Google search.
Diigo is also coming out soon with an update to its browser on iOS for iPad and iPhone when it gets Apple approval’s.
Diigo operates on the freemium model. You can use it for free and save an unlimited number of bookmarks.
BENEFITS
Allows to create online bookmarks
Allows to create online libraries
Allows to create sticky notes when reading online
BEST PRACTICES
Everyone (teachers,studends, proffessionals, etc)
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Create a Diigo account
Delicious
DESCRIPTION
Delicious (a product of Yahoo) is a social bookmarking tool. It is designed in a way that allows users to tag, save, manage and share web pages from a centralized source. Delicious users can add "tags" to their bookmarks (tags can be used to find these bookmarks later). Users of Delicious can also view the bookmarks of all other users featuring a particular tag. In short, Delicious can be used as a tool that helps users build their own “catalogue” of information relevant to them and it also allows them to benefit from others’ “catalogues” as well as share their own findings. BENEFITS
Develop collaborative projects
Build lists of useful sites for users´ needs
BEST PRACTICES
All users
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Delicious add-ons for the browser you are using
A Yahoo ID
PRECONDITIONS – WHEN CREATING
Delicious tags must have no spaces, e.g. PersonalDevelopment
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Scoop.it
DESCRIPTION
Scoop.it helps professionals and businesses publish content online in a meaningful, easy and rewarding way. It is a very elegant curation platform. It also ranks as one of the top content curation tools right now. Scoop.it is not just another place to drop your RSS feed. It could be, but then it’s just another content aggregator. Content curation will help to establish oneself as a knowledgeable resource who adds value to a topic or community. BENEFITS
Discover incredible content through smart searches and the Scoop.it community.
Content curation begins to lessen the stress of difficulties like content discovery, indexing, and cross Promotion.
BEST PRACTICES
Professional curation (authors, teachers, entrepreneurs, etc.).
Social media manager curation.
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Register on Twitter or Facebook and join free, try Scoop.it Business.
PRECONDITIONS – WHEN CREATING
Choose PRO, BUSINESS or Entreprise plan and buy Scoop.it per year.
Paper.li
DESCRIPTION
Paper.li is a tool to automatically generate a daily (or weekly) newspaper based on keywords and sources that an individual user selects. Based on the keywords and sources entered the tool searches the web for new and relevant content and publishes the result in a paper. The paper is divided into sections that are pre-defined by paper.li. These sections comprise categories and also a video and a pictures section. The resulting newspapers are a wonderful daily source for fresh and relevant information. The tool often finds sources that were published hours or even minutes ago. Paper.li can be used by experts to create their own newspapers. It can also be used by those who want to keep up with a topic by subscribing to relevant newspapers created by others. BENEFITS
Keyword based content curation
Almost real-time new online multimedia sources made available
BEST PRACTICES
Teacher curation
Expert curation
PRECONDITIONS - FOR USING
[Slow] Search for your research topic here - this will get you very many results
[Best] Register on Twitter, search for #[your keyword] paper.li, f.i. #education paper.li - this will get you top results for education paper.li papers
PRECONDITIONS - WHEN CREATING
Register at paper.li
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Google-Alerts
DESCRIPTION
Google Alerts is a free Google service that allows one to receive regular overviews of sources where one’s topics of interest were mentioned recently. The creation of Google Aleets is simple. One enters one’s topics of interest to the service just as one would one’s search query in Google using all Google compatible search symbols like quotes to start a search for exact keyword matching. One also enters one’s result type (news, books, video, discussion), language, region, whether one wishes to receive highlights only or all results in the overview, the frequency in which one wishes to receive the alerts and one’s email address where one want to receive the alert. One can create as many alerts as one likes. One can use any email address that one chooses. Google Alerts is a great tool to receive pointers as to where one's school or one self is mentioned anywhere online. BENEFITS • Keyword based content curation • Almost real-time new online sources made available BEST PRACTICES • Teacher curation • Expert curation • Reputation management PRECONDITIONS • An email address to receive the alerts
YouTube
DESCRIPTION
YouTube is a video platform where all can upload their videos. There is a catch, though: “by submitting Content to YouTube, you hereby grant YouTube a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicenseable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the Content in connection with the Service and YouTube's (and its successors' and affiliates') business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Service (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels. You also hereby grant each user of the Service a non-exclusive license to access your Content through the Service, and to use, reproduce, distribute, display and perform such Content as permitted through the functionality of the Service and under these Terms of Service.” (Terms, art. 6C) YouTube allows for users to comment on videos, to embed videos on third party sites (such as Wordpress), for users to add it to their playlists and to give the videos thumbs up or down. YouTube offers for those who upload videos the option to publish them for all to see or keep them private and only allow viewing by those who get sent an invitation link. Under specific conditions one can alo earn money with one’s uploaded videos. The default maximum length of an uploaded video is 15 minutes. BENEFITS
Enormous audience - more than 1 billion unique users every 30 days
Easily embedable
BEST PRACTICES
Playlists
Flip the classroom
PRECONDITIONS – TO ADD CONTENT
Create a YouTube or Google account
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Vimeo
DESCRIPTION
Vimeo is a video platform where all can upload their videos. There is a catch, though: "By submitting a video, you grant Vimeo and its affiliates a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license and right to copy, transmit, distribute, publicly perform and display (through all media now known or hereafter created), and make derivative works from your video for the purpose of (i) displaying the video within the Vimeo Service; (ii) displaying the video on third party websites and applications through a video embed or Vimeo's API subject to your video privacy choices; (iii) allowing other users to play, download, and embed on third party websites the video, subject to your video privacy choices; (iii) promoting the Vimeo Service, provided that you have made the video publicly available; and (iv) archiving or preserving the video for disputes, legal proceedings, or investigations." (Terms of Service, article 9.1) Vimeo allows for users to comment on videos and to embed videos on third party sites (such as WordPress). The person who uploads the video decides on whether and how to make these options available. This person also decides who is allowed to view the video (Anyone, only me, only people I follow, Only people I choose, Only people with a password, Hide this video from Vimeo.com). BENEFITS • Easily embedable • Cooler, hipper option • Design triggers more focus on the content BEST PRACTICES • Flip the classroom • Info videos PRECONDITIONS – TO ADD CONTENT • Create a Vimeo account
Wikipedia
DESCRIPTION
Wikipedia is a crowd-sourced encyclopedia. It is a so-called wiki – an application that is created and edited by a large group of users. While initially the wiki was open to all nowadays some barriers are present selecting individuals who are allowed to create and edit content. Wikipedia is the most used source of information by students. On the one hand this is a good thing – there is an easy access to information on almost any topic in a wide range of languages – on the other hand it is not: Wikipedia is not the final word on a subject but rather a good starting-point that needs to be critically reviewed. BENEFITS • Incredible amount of information • Information that is checked under a system of checks and balances BEST PRACTICES • Starting point for information gathering PRECONDITIONS • Critical attitude
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Khan-Academy
DESCRIPTION Khan Academy is a website where you can learn, or simply refresh your learning, in dozens of subjects, from algebra to economics to art history, it's easily one of the most useful, educational, and eye-opening places online to learn. It offers a wide range of videos provided by instructors who are experts in their field of knowledge. BENEFITS
Enrolled users can also access a "coaching" feature. Coaches are guides for learners, whether a parent, teacher, tutor, or study buddy. A coach can see a learner's progress and suggest other lessons the learner should watch. Coaches and learners must mutually agree to the relationship, so there's no worry that some unknown person will be able to see what you're learning.
Many subjects are available also in other languages than English.
Effective online learning
BEST PRACTICES
Teachers
Students
Experts
Parents
PRECONDITIONS
None, you can visit the website without signing up if desired so.
Edmodo
DESCRIPTION
Edmodo is regarded as a social networking site for teachers and students. It provides a free and secure social learning space for a class to connect and collaborate. Teachers and students can post messages, discuss topics, assign and grade class work, and share digital content such as links, pictures, videos, documents and presentations. The Edmodo website is actually very similar to the layout and functionality of Facebook , which immediately makes it familiar to most students. Accessible online and from any mobile device via free smart phone applications, Edmodo really does help promote anytime, anyplace learning. BENEFITS
Its layout, similar to Facebook, creates a familiar environment to most users
Is free to use and contains no advertising
It provides a secure learning environment protected by built-in privacy controls
Teachers can post messages for their students and students can post to the group
Teachers and students can share content and materials including web links and videos
Post classroom assignments, encourage discussions and track progress online
Teachers can also grade assignments online providing convenient feedback
Enables teachers to network with other teachers to share ideas and resources
Users can connect via mobile smart phones and be updated with the latest posts
It has a calendar feature which helps track assignments and events
There can be co-teachers within a group which is great if you co-teach a class
BEST PRACTICES
Teachers
Students
Pupils
PRECONDITIONS
An account must be created with the distinction between teacher or student.
Edmodo will provide a code to teachers to use it for creating groups.
Students can join the groups without providing their email address only by entering the code number given by their teacher.
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Google-Maps
DESCRIPTION
Google Maps uses the power of the Google search engine to enhance the standard online maps application. Google Maps is the only site surveyed that readily allows users to search by keyword for points of interest, and its mapping service allows users to refine searches interactively. As a bonus, the site uses images from the popular Google Earth application to provide optional satellite views of locations around the globe. This is also the best site for viewing international online maps because it does not require complete address information. Google Maps is the easiest site to search for well-known locations like the Eiffel Tower by name. BENEFITS
Easy to access to everyone, gives information for most locations.
BEST PRACTICES
All users
PRECONDITIONS
None, but if someone wants to save a map has to create a google account.
Communication Skills Development
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Audioboo
DESCRIPTION
The importance of listening in communication is huge. L2 learners often focus on speaking ability believing that good speaking equals good communication. Nevertheless, the ability to listen is equally important for successful communication. Audioboo provides opportunity to share thoughts online but offers one more output – sharing them using your own voice. This means that users practice and need to make use of various language skills – speaking and listening – at once. It is clear that the more time a student can be immersed in the language the more they learn. Audio format might be also seen as an alternative to traditional written assignments and written reflections. BENEFITS
Connect with users all over the world sharing relevant tips
Express opinions about some gripping issue (fashion, lifestyle, culture, nature, environment, ...)
Practice digital storytelling
BEST PRACTICES
All users
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
reliable and stable Internet connection (preferably broadband)
microphones or webcam
PRECONDITIONS – WHEN CREATING
Create an account
Fotobabble
DESCRIPTION
Fotobabble is a software company that provides photo- and audio-powered social marketing solutions for businesses, brands and nonprofits. Fotobabble’s integrated application suites help organizations attract and engage audiences across web, mobile and social networks. BENEFITS
Engage and attract audiences in an integrated way across mobile, web and Facebook.
Run unique contests and promotions from Facebook pages and offer users the ability to submit photo entries with or without audio/voice.
Drive high levels of audience interaction – content creation, voting, commenting, and sharing of user-generated submissions.
Capture and share mobile photo and audio content on location and in real time.
BEST PRACTICES
Fotobabble’s customers include businesses, education, professional photography, real estate, nonprofits, dating sites, and brand marketers.
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Register on Fotobabble or sing in via Facebook.
The free version of Fotobabble for Timeline is limited to eight Talking Photos and includes a small Fotobabble branded banner.
PRECONDITIONS – WHEN CREATING
Just install Fotobbable.
Disclaimer: The project Web2Learn has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the
Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
iPadio
DESCRIPTION
iPadio helps organisations connect with the hard to reach using simple and innovative channels. The iPadio app lets you record up to 60 minutes of high quality audio and then add titles, descriptions, images, and geo-locate your recording before it is instantly uploaded to your ipadio.com account or cross-posted to your Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress, Posterous, Blogger, Live Spaces, or LiveJournal accounts. You can also edit out sections of your recording using our in-app editing suite. Each audio clip also comes with its own selection of embed codes, which you can grab off your online ipadio account, meaning you can also put your recording on your website. By downloading the app, an online account at ipadio.com will also be created for you. From there, you can access additional features such as embed codes, RSS feeds, download options, listener stats, and the chance to adjust your privacy settings. iPadio is also a great way to record phone calls. Call one of our local iPadio numbers and enter your unique PIN. You can then add a call and merge the two, meaning both sides of the conversation will be recorded and the audio automatically appears in your online account iPadio works with multinational corporations, government departments and worldwide charities. iPadio technology is used in a range of industry sectors including: telecommunications, engineering, education, gaming, healthcare, household services, media, pharmaceutical, retail, sport and transport. BENEFITS
The easiest and fastest way to create and share audio..
iPadio is also a great way to record phone calls.
BEST PRACTICES
All users.
Experts.
PRECONDITIONS – FOR USING
Register on Google+ or Facebook.
PRECONDITIONS – WHEN CREATING
Install for free.
Reflection Tools
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Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
IDentifEYE-game
DESCRIPTION
IDentifEYE is a serious educational game based on Augmented Reality. Basically it is a multiple choice questionnaire that provides feedback per answer chosen by the user. This feedback can take the form of visuals, audio and written text. The game was developed to be played in a social setting. Initially it was designated to be part of a lesson program in the class room, later it was also designed to be played by an adult and a child. The framework of the games that were developed on top of a game engine always concerns the topics of online identity and online experiences. The game’s main target group is youngsters between 11 and 14 years. The game was developed within the framework of the European CDEI project, expanded in the European Dynamic Identity project and used in the Polish project Dynamiczna Tozsamosc 2013. BENEFITS
Within the right settings (non-hierarchical didactics, dialogue) the game empowers openness and spontaneity among its main target on difficult topics
The game triggers reflection and fun
BEST PRACTICES
Intergenerational communication
Dialogue on online events
PRECONDITIONS FOR USING
Computer with webcam and speakers
Printed markers (available within the game)
Blue or green background behind the player(s)
[Offline version] Download to local disk
[Online version] Internet connection; Silverlight
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