Web 2.0 Resources

This week we were assigned the project of completing a Web 2.0 Resource assignment. This assignment was very time consuming, and made me hvae to branch out of my comfort zone. We were required to create a Glogster page, and video using Animoto, and also create a free choice resource. At first, I did not think I would like Glogster. I had never heard of Glogster before and had no idea what I was getting myself into. Once I started on my page, I found out I liked using Glogster. It is a fun way to present information. I could see using a Glogster page with my class in the future instead of always using a powerpoint. Next, I had to create a video using Animoto. I always thought you had to buy a software program to create a video. This website allowed me to create a 30 second video for free. I will definitely be using Animoto in the future with my students. Short videos always seem to capture their attention, and they seem to remember the information better. Last, I created two games for my class to play with Classtools. I had the most fun creating these games. They were games that I know would capture my students' attention and would also help reinforce what has been taught. Overall, this assignment helped me learn about three different web resources that would be very beneficial to an educator to use.