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=Task 10: Cool Tools II=

Listed below are more Web 2.0 tools for your viewing pleasure. Don't forget...finding, experimenting with and evaluating new tools, determining whether they have value for us in creating, organizing, communicating or problem-solving -- without an instructor's explicit guidance -- is an essential 21st Century skill, part of lifelong learning, and certainly the sort of capability we want to foster in our students.
 * Introduction**



Pick //at least// two tools from the "toolbox" below, **see what it does** and **see what you can do with it**. Depending on the tool you choose and your particular learning style or worldview, you may do more exploring than experimenting or vice-versa.
 * Discovery Exercise**

While you are exploring and experimenting, consider whether the tool may have a **practical application** for personal, classroom or professional learning or productivity. Also pay attention to any social aspects of the tool -- is it collaborative, sharable, does it allow comments, discussions, ratings?

Many of these tools are **embeddable** in a blog, wiki or webpage. If you can, try embedding your product on your wiki sandbox page.

(**HINT**: To begin exploring a tool, look for demos, tours, an explore or features link, examples, galleries and/or FAQ pages).

[|Gliffy] Collaborative concept mapping tool (like an online version of Inspiration). A similar site is [|mindomo]. [|JigZone] Digital jigsaw puzzles - upload your own photos, graphics or scanned artwork [|LetterPop] Easily create drag-and-drop newsletters, scrapbooks and flyers using your own photos and ready-made templates. [|MixBook] Create interactive books using original photos or artwork. [|Time Glider] Use text and images to create an elegant, interactive timeline. [|SketchCast] Capture a drawing and voice recording at the same time. The sketch "plays" as you have drawn it. [|Weebly] Create a drag-and-drop website in minutes -- no technical expertise necessary! [|Writeboard] Create a collaborative document that you can share with anyone by sending them the URL and password. [|United Streaming] Thousands of on-demand educational videos and teaching resources. Note: Paideia teachers will need to enter passcode 4673-AE44 to register. [|Yack Pack] Records messages between groups.

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 * Task**

Find a cool tool of your own. Search the internet, review your bookmarks, and question your colleagues for a new "cool tool" that isn't on this list. If you need a starting point, check out one of these sites: http://www.seomoz.org/web2.0 http://www.go2web20.net/
 * Part 1:**

Create a blog post telling about your experience. Include any ideas you have for using the tools to support learning or productivity. Also provide a link to the cool tool you discovered on your own, with a brief description of what the tool does. Don't forget to title this "Task 10."
 * Part 2:**