Technology+-+Web-Based

= Web-Based Tools = toc On this section of my site you will find web-based software that can be used in a classroom.

= What are web based tools? =
 * ** There are four major categories: **
 * Information tools
 * Interactive tools
 * Collaboration tools
 * Production tools
 * YOU HAVE TO MAKE THE TOOLS WORK FOR YOU! These are JUST TOOLS, you still must control the delivery of these tools.

= Some Web-Based Tools =


 * Rome For Educators - Link - This is a great online suite for creating websites.
 * Creately - Link - This is excellent online software for creating visuals.
 * PiratePad - Link - This is an excellent collaboration tool.
 * Mindomo - Link - A free mind mapping software.
 * Mindjet - Link - A free mind mapping software.
 * Popplet - Link - A great online collaboration tool.
 * ToonDo - Link - A great online cartoon generator.

Web-Based Teaching Resources - Mind Map 1
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Web-Based Teaching Resources - Mind Map 2
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What are information tools?

 * Information tools are usually videos available online for math topics.
 * Videos are good because:
 * You can pause.
 * You can rewind.
 * You control the pace.
 * A group of videos compiled by Robin can be found here:
 * An amazing website, Khan Videos, features videos on nearly all school topics. You can link to there site here.

What are interactive tools?

 * Interactive tools are:
 * Gizmo's
 * UOIT LORDEC website.

What are Collaboration tools?

 * Collaboration tools are:


 * a) Wikis
 * b) Blogs
 * c) Debatpedia
 * d) Facebook
 * e) Twitter
 * f) Pirate Pad
 * g) Mindmeister
 * h) Solvr
 * i) Skype

What are Production tools?

 * Prezi.
 * Wordle.
 * Google Docs.

Mind Maps of Tools
For more web-based tools, explore the mind maps below:

Web 2.0 Resources
For a mind map of great Web 2.0 resources, click on this link.

Web 2.0 Collaboration Resources
For a mind map of great Web 2.0 collaboration resources, click on this link.

Interesting MindMap - How to Win Friends and Influence People
Click on this link for an interesting mind map based on Dale Carnegie's book: "How to Win Friends and Influence People."