Web 2.
0 Tools
Classtell
http://classtell.com/
Classtell allows the teacher to build a class website that will help to keep both students and
parents informed outside of the classroom. This tool is very useful in keeping all your classroom
assignments, due dates and helpful links in one place.
Classtell is extremely user friendly allowing the teacher to update with ease. Pages can be
created for blogs, assignments, due dates and uploading files. Parents can stay informed about
what the student is learning, when assignments are due and how to assist with homework.
Students can use the website to stay on track with assignments and view any material they might
have missed when absent. Classtell also allows students to provide feedback, respond to prompts
and ask questions. In addition, students can view their grades and any additional links or
resources provided.
This tool is super easy to use and creates beautiful websites. Safety features allow the teacher to
password protect the website or manually approve students from the control panel. Classtell
offers support with a promise to respond to questions within 24 hours.
Little Bird Tales
https://littlebirdtales.com/
Little Bird Tales is a digital storybook creator that gives children the ability to write their own
stories. They can illustrate them with their own drawings, by using the drawing tool or uploading
images.
Teachers can use Little Bird Tales to create classroom digital storybooks. This tool can be useful
in creating a slideshow, presenting information or even documenting science projects. Another
possibility is to record students reading poetry and add their own illustrations. Teachers can
review the students work on the teacher dashboard.
Little Bird Tales allows students to publish their writing, illustrate their stories and record
themselves reading their stories. The stories can be shared easily and viewed at home as well as
the classroom. Younger children can record themselves saying sight words, counting or reading a
story. This tool allows children to express themselves creatively in multiple ways.
Little Bird Tales is easy-to-use and accessible to children of all ages. It allows students the
opportunity to showcase their work and produce a product they can be proud of.
Pinup
https://pinup.com/BkkmUgd0W
Pinup is an online collaboration tool that resembles a bulletin board. The pin board has plenty of
uses that can aid the teacher and the student in organizing and brainstorming.
Teachers can use Pinup to make lesson plans by pinning links, lists, pictures, videos and
documents. Pinup can be used to create boards for books to read and places to visit. Another
way to use this tool is to make a pre-unit board and let the students post questions about the
upcoming unit. This promotes inquiry-based learning and can be very helpful in involving the
student. As a way for the teacher to get to know her students, she can create a board for each
student and invite them to pin images of their favorite things.
Students can use Pinup to brainstorm ideas about an upcoming science project or research paper.
They can then submit it to the teacher to be approved. The teacher can make suggestions or
provide feedback by posting sticky notes to the students boards They can also use it to make to-
do lists and manage tasks. Students can use the chat feature to talk to other students and the
teacher in real-time.
Pinup is completely safe and private. It can serve as a very effective online tutoring tool. Pinup
uses cloud based storage making it accessible from anywhere.
Edmodo
https://www.edmodo.com/
Edmodo is a digital classroom for teachers and students that mimics the style of Facebook. It
provides a way to collaborate and communicate with parents, students and other teachers in and
out of the classroom.
Teachers can use Edmodo to post assignments, reminders and grades. The teacher can also
embed videos, create learning groups and manage calendar events. Another feature allows the
teacher to create quizzes and polls. This tool can be very helpful in organizing and consolidating
everything in one place.
Students can turn in work and get instant feedback. This digital classroom helps to keep all the
information for their class in one spot that is easily accessible. They can join different groups and
interact with their peers. By using Edmodo, students learn how to respond appropriately online in
a safe, monitored environment.
In this safe, closed network, teachers can teach students how to use social media responsibly.
Edmodo also involves parents, allowing them to stay connected and informed.
Slideshare
https://www.slideshare.net/
Slideshare is a tool that can be used to present information in an engaging way. Use the search
feature to search for or view other users presentations. Presentations can be made by uploading
Word documents, Power Point presentations and PDF files.
Teachers can use Slideshare to present new information or review topics already covered.
Slideshare takes an ordinary Power Point presentation and jazzes it up. These presentations can
be embedded into your class website so that students can easily view from home. You can add
music and embed videos in the comments. Teachers can also search the website for other
peoples presentations that can be used in class.
Students use Slideshare for inspiration or to search for a topic they want to learn more about.
They can create their own Slideshare presentation for a research project. Students can also create
portfolios to showcase their work.
Slideshare allows you to present directly from the site, rather than needing to log into an online
account or use a flash drive.
My Prezi on Little Bird Tales:
https://prezi.com/p/vcdcaxaa9pot/
