Web 2.0 Tools:
In this course, we will use a variety to Web 2.0 tools.
Each of the tools listed below may help you in delivering booktalks,
facilitating Web-based discussions, or inviting readers' creativity in
responding to the literature they read.
You will use one of these tools to introduce yourself to the class. My
examples are linked to my reading records wiki.
WebTools4U2Use:
"A wiki for school library media specialists to learn about cool
web tools, see how they can be used in school library media programs,
and share ideas & success stories."
This site hosted by the Jordan
School District includes a matrix linking Web 2.0 Tools with Robert
Marzano's research-based instructional strategies.
Cyber-Librarian Extraordinaire Kathy
Schrock has an annotated list of Web 2.0 Tools.
Collaborative Writing Tools - I have used...
Google
Docs - With a Google account, you can create, edit, and collaboratively
work together - at the same time, in real time!
Wikis - Wikispaces,
pbworks, Google
Sites, wetpaint,
and wikidot are some
of the most commonly used wiki tools. Wikis allow groups to collaboratively
create and edit collections of Web pages. See the definition of "wiki"
in the Wikipedia! Here is a blog
post that compares the first three.
Nutmeg: Spice
It Up a Notch with Nutmeg is an example of a literature discussion
wiki for intermediate and 'tween readers.
Wanda (Works Analyzed
Notated Discussed and Archived) Wiki is an award-winning 8th-grade
online literature circle facilitated in the 2008-2009 school year
by classroom teacher Jennifer Hunt and teacher-librarian Judi Moreillon.
Creativity Tools - I have used...
AndreaMosaic
- This free software program allows you to create photo mosaics.
Big Huge Labs - Home of
Flickr Toys - Cool things to do with your own photographs!
Glogster - This
site allows you to upload images to create cool posters!
Newspaper
Clippings Generator - fodey.com offers an authentic-looking newspaper
image generator that has applications in many areas of the curriculum.
Images can downloaded, saved, and printed. Other options on this site
are: a clapper board, a cigarette pack...
PhotoPeach - To create a slideshow
with built in transitions, simply upload photos, pick a soundtrack,
and email or embed it.
Postcard.FM - Create an audio postcard
and email it to a friend.
Sources for Copyright-free Images
The American Memory Project
(A Project of the Library of Congress) - The images on this site are
arranged in categories. Note: "It is the researcher's obligation
to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions when
publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the Library's
collections. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond
that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright
owners. Researchers must make their own assessments of rights in light
of their intended use."
Copyright-friendly
Images: Springfield Township High School teacher-librarian Joyce
Valenza's collection of links to copyright-friendly images
Discovery
Education: This copyright-free clip art is organized by topic.
The MorgueFile: This site
provides copyright-free photographs but requires that you cite the
source for the images you use. (The goal of the site is to promote
the subscribing photographers' work.) Search the "archive"
link by subject.
Smithsonian
Images (for educational use) - The images on this site are arranged
in categories. Users may browse, download, create a portfolio, or
buy high-quality prints and digital images.
Vimeo
This is a no-cost video-hosting site. Users can set up a password to
view their work.
VoiceThread - This
is an excellent tool for creating booktalks. You can make VoiceThreads
public or private. You can invite students (friends and family) to view
your VoiceThreads and give them the capability to post comments - or
not. Here's a sample: Feathers:
Booktalk by Dr. M.
Voki - On this site you can make
an avatar of yourself! "Tight!"
Discussion Tools - I have used...
Children's Literature and Young Adult Books Blogs
AASL Blog
- For up-to-date information from the American Association of School
Librarians leadership and members
American
Indians in Children's Literature - This site is hosted by Dr. Debbie
Reese, assistant profession at the University of Illinois. Dr. Reese
describes herself as "a Pueblo Indian activist and scholar."
Her blog deals with controversies in American Indian-themed literature
for children and young adults.
Book Lady Speaks - "The Book Lady"
has just finished her 32nd year in education. Twenty were as a classroom
teacher and the last twelve have been as a media specialist. She works
at a 4-6 grade school with about 1340 students.
Never
Ending Search - This is Joyce Valenza's blog hosted by School
Library Journal. Joyce discusses a wide-range of issues, especially
technology, related to teacher-librarianship.
ReadWriteThink.org
- Chatting about Books - These podcasts are hosted by Emily Manning.
School
Library Media Activities Monthly - Kristin Fontichario faciliates
a blog on using Web 2.0 tools with students.
The SurRural Librarian -
Pam Burke, small K-8 school librarian in rural Vermont, hosts this blog.
Voices from
the Inglenook - This blog is hosted by Mrs. Pederson at the Cold
Spring School Library. Her main audience is her own library users.
YA Books and More - This
blog is hosted by Northwest High School YA librarian, Naomi Bates.
Sample
Ning
TeacherLibrarianNing
- This Ning, originated by Joyce Valenza, has a number of groups that
would be of interest to you: Children's
Literature for a Diverse Society, YA
Lit in Libraries, and Building
a Culture of Collaboration.
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