April+Web+2.0+Class

== Web 2.0 Class of April 2008 Please add your Web 2.0 Discovery Below. To add a link highlight the words you want linked and then click on the little earth link tool above. Select External Link and paste the link. Be sure to SAVE your changes to the wiki .== = = = Example: Here is a [|cool link to Jott.com]. This is a service that allows you to send emails, blogs, tweets and much more with your cell phone .=

 [|Verb] looks like a very useful tool to keep group projects on task. With it you can set priorities for the group and keep them moving in the right direction. They also provide a centralized place to save your tasks so students can have access to the information from home as well. Steve Thurman

 If you don't have PRINTKEY 2000, you have to get it! Instead of using PRINT SCREEN the old fashion way, you can copy, save, print your actual print screens without always opening up a Word document. Here is the original site i got it from: [|http://www.webtree.ca/newlife/printkey_info.htm  - PrintKey 2000 is free but the PrintKey Pro costs money. I have put a shortcut key to the install in the INTECH04 folder - so click here and accept all default features: [|J:\teach21\PrintKey Install] Hope you love it as much as i do! Deanie I really liked http://www.myfamily.com/Welcome/Default.aspx. there you can set up a family website, add pictures and stay in touch with everyone. It seemed really easy to use! Julie Schumaker

I use [|Google Sketchup] in my classes, and my students love it. I haven't had anybody submit anything yet, but am hopeful. You can create 3-D drawings, use and edit drawings already created or create your own. -- also, this isn't a Web 2.0 thing, but it is a google thing... if you type a text message to 46645, you can get locations for businesses in your area (like starbucks, or movie theaters) -- the only downside is that you need a zip code or a unique enough city name. [|Here is one article about their 411 service] (which is slightly different), and [|here is their overview on the 46645 thing]. :) **Judi Haggerty** -

I'm a TV junkie and don't alway have time to watch the shows I miss. Every now and then when I have a chance to catch up, I'm logging on to each network site and trying to find the episodes of my favorite shows I miss. I found this site, [|PrimeTime Rewind], which pulls up all the networks in one location. You can pull up shows in categories, too (i.e. comedy, drama, reality, etc.). I can even create a side of the cube just for myself with the shows I like. **Barbara Whitaker**

I have no memory anymore; but that is not a problem with **Sandy** who serves as my new virtual memory. If you would like to create a Sandy account go to [|www.iwantsandy.com]. Sandy will accept e-mails that you need to be reminded of as well as phone messages through Jott. When using Jott, make sure the person you are calling is Sandy. Begin your message with Remember or Remind. Ex. Remind me about yoga class on Friday at 8am Ex. Remember to pick up dry cleaning in 3 days You will be sent an e-mail or a text message.

Sandy does To Do Lists, Calendars, Contacts, and much more!!! **Mary Catherine Phyfe** I use [|SmileBox] to make scrapbook like photo slide shows of my kids' birthdays parties. I email out to the relatives or to the families of the kids who come to the parties. I also like [|Slideroll] to make slideshows to embed into my media center page. I love [|Widgetbox] to make my blog and aggregator widgets. I could add tons more! Elease Franchini **I really like the Kidzui site. It is an internet site that is safe for children ages 3 to 12 years of age. I have a 2 year old and an 11 year old. This website will be very useful for me at home. Shannan Cagle

I was looking for a [|site that would be useful]in the library media center. I really like this site because you can create different book lists. You are able to comment on each book that you include and then make available for the students to read or print out. The 4th Grade does a literary genre unit and this would bw a great way of sharing these different types of books. Susan Murphy

I found a site called [|InstaSaver]. You can create an animated screensaver using your own pictures or pictures found on Flickr. The site creates, downloads, and installs the screensaver on your computer. Sarena Hefner

I found an online calendaar that is called [|Calendar Hub]. It works alot like the Outlook Calendar, but my problem with that has always been that you can only share it with people who use Outlook. I have a Mac at home and this site works well for everybody. I am using it to orgainize my youth group, vbs, and puppet ministry. We are booked solid this summer and this site is going to help us stay organized. I have even linked it to my Wordpress site. Love it, Rebecca Thurman**

I love to find new recipes I found Receipe Key. You can create your own food profile and store your own reciepes or share. It will tell you the allergy contents or if its good for those Vegans or us Carnivores. Karen Evett

//I found a site called PollDaddy at// [|//http://www.polldaddy.com/.//] //This is a great place to set up surveys or polls for your class. You can embed these in your website or blog. I created one for the class to see it in action...// [|//http://www.polldaddy.com/s/DEDBD86BB5D11154/.//] //Freda Williams//