Web 2.0 ToolsIdeas for Reading and Math

Mary MathiasTech Fest

August 10, 2010

PreziWhat Is It?

Prezi is a presentation tool that shows concepts in a creative way using text size and movement.

Basic Facts EduEnjoy account is free with valid school email address Create presentations online or download onto your desktop Choice of making presentations public or private Insert pictures (JPG, GIF, PNG formats accepted) Insert videos (You Tube and FLV formats only at present) Insert PDF documents

Reading Ideas

NonfictionUse brief text and charts to

demonstrate how to read for information

Reading StrategiesUse text and pictures to model

good reading strategies for struggling readers.

Additional Ideas for ReadingPresent an introduction to poetryShow examples of current word study or

sounds with picturesModel how to create an outline for a research

paperCreate a review of reading comprehension for

the story of the week

Math Ideas

Computation StrategiesUse text and pictures to model

how to add and subtract.

MeasurementShow examples, pictures, and vocabulary when telling time.

Additional Math Ideas Show the steps to solve a problem Present and organize information for a new concept

with links to favorite math websites Model computation and include practice problems

for students to respond with dry erase board Show directions for math games

Jog the Web

What Is It?Jog the Web is a web tool that allows you to create a slideshow of websites in one place.

Basic Facts Free account with email Each web slideshow is called a “jog” Simply type the address of the websites and the site Websites are “live” in presentation mode

Reading Ideas

Grammar JogGroup your favorite websites to present a grammar review.

SOL Reading ReviewReview test items by visiting

SOL review sites.

Math Ideas

Fraction UnitGroup your favorite websites to organize sites for a fraction

unit.

Math SOL ReviewCreate a place for all of your favorite SOL review websites

for the nine weeks and end of year assessments.

Glogster EDU

What Is It?Glogster is a website that allows students and teachers to create a poster with graphics and text for comprehension of content or simple creativity.

Basic Facts With basic account, a teacher can create accounts for students Once a student logs into their account using a special username and

password, they can create a Glog Some features are limited in basic account Students don’t need an account to create a poster If teacher wants access to student Glogs, accounts will need to be set up

Reading Idea

Parts of a StoryStudents can use explanations and pictures to demonstrate their understanding of story

structure.

PoetryStudents can publish their

poem on a poster.

Math Ideas

Comparing DecimalsStudents can explain how to

compare decimals.

FractionsStudents can create an interactive

notebook page of fraction information.

Links

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