Web 2.0 Tools for Instruction
Easily accessible software tools with a low technology threshold, providing the ability share information easily.
Productivity tools
- JING
Application: Screengrab and video tool. Cost: Free
A tool for taking screen grabs and making video to share. Students and faculty can download and install for filming demonstrations with voice-over. - GOOGLE PRESENTATIONS
Application: Online presentations. Cost: Free
This is part of the Google Docs suite of office applications, and functions similar to Power-Point. Presentations are stored online and easy to share. - USTREAM MOBILE
Application: Streaming video for smartphones. Cost: Free
Allows users to record and stream live video from any smartphone with video capabilities. Students and faculty can stream their team discussions, simulations, and speeches. - MAGMA
Application: Video aggregation. Cost: Free.
Provides video aggregation capabilities from any source on the net.