Web+2.0+Tools

I reviewed the 5th set of Web 2.0 Tools. My group chose 'Middle School' as our teaching area for this project, so the tools are listed from best to worst for teaching middle school classes.

1. XtraNormal --this site allows users to make animations. 2. Flash Card Machine --this site provides the tools users need to make flashcards for studying in or outside of class. 3. Creately ---this site provides tools similar to those that we used in class to make Concept Maps. This allows you to make interesting diagrams online. 4. Voice Thread --this site allows members to communicate with anyone around the world without any applications installed.

I rated XtraNormal the best because it seemed to be the one that would appeal most to middle school students. I thought it would be the best learning tool for them. I picked Flash Card Machine second because it seemed to be a very good source for all students, especially those in middle school when memorizing facts. Creately would also be a good tool in a middle school classroom, but I felt that it would not be as good as the first two. I picked Voice Thread last because I felt it was a source that would be better for older students and teachers.

Of all the tools I have reviewed from my own team and other team's wikis, I believe the web tool I will utilize most as a teacher is Evernote. I selected this tool because I think it is a great way for both students and teachers to stay organized in their different classes. Three ways I can use this tool in my high school math classroom are: When working on this WebQuest, I have found a few advantages and disadvantages: __Advantages__: __Disadvantages__: 
 * Reflection**
 * 1) I can organize different notes, videos, images, etc., for my different classes in notebooks. If I teach more than one math subject, then I will be able to access all my different materials easily for each class period.
 * 2) My students can use this throughout their various courses. I think if all students had Evernote, each teacher could really utilize it in their classrooms. Students can store notes, homework, video clips, and anything else they may need to help them understand math topics. I think in high school, Evernote would be a great tool for teachers to support student use of because they will be able to keep themselves easily organized from class to class.
 * 3) I can choose to share a notebook with my students that we can all access. I can post links to video tutorials, web clips, and various documents that will benefit the students. Further, they can post in their homework or project assignments. They could also post information to links that they find helpful for the whole class to view.
 * Able to explore a variety of web tools
 * Learned new ideas of how to use these web tools from others
 * Learned new info about previously used web tools
 * Not all tools were as thoroughly reviewed or clearly explained as others
 * It is difficult to fully understand a web tool and all of its features unless you view it yourself