Web2.0

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= Here’s a few Web 2.0 apps to check out: =

Think visually, work collaboratively, Webspiration™ is the new online visual thinking tool that helps you capture ideas, organize information, diagram processes, create clear, concise written documents. Publish your diagram or outline to a hosted and protected area of the Webspiration web site. Share the URL with friends or colleagues or use the code provided to embed the document in a web page, blog, or wiki. ||  || Share and work with friends Embed your mind map in your blog or website Email and print your mind map Save your mind map as an image ||  || Create, edit mind maps, and share them with your colleagues or your friends. ||  || Print them out or fill in and complete your project on the exploratree website Build up a personal portfolio of useful thinking guides. Change or customise them using images, text and shapes. ||  ||
 * ==Mindmapping **and Graphic Organiser Tools:**== ||
 * == [|Webspiration] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:webinpsiration.png width="144" height="36" align="center" caption="webinpsiration.png"]] || This is the web version of Inspiration.
 * == [|Bubblus] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Picture_55.png width="162" height="36" caption="Picture_55.png"]] || Create colorful brainstorms and mind maps online
 * == [|Gliffy] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Picture_54.png width="156" height="79" caption="Picture_54.png"]] || Online diagramming software,to easily create professional-looking flowcharts, diagrams, floorplans, technical drawings, and more. ||  ||
 * == Thinklinkr == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:thinklinkr.png width="131" height="27" caption="thinklinkr.png"]] || Organizing information in outlines with the ability to invite collaborators and live chat. Can embed into other webpages. ||  ||
 * == [|Creately] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:creately_organising.png caption="creately_organising.png"]] || Create fast, professional looking diagrams, easy sharing and post-it style comments. A fully interactive interface that works in your browser. Great features like Magic Connectors, Contextual Toolbars and Create-n-Connect button make diagramming easy. ||  ||
 * == [|MIndomo] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Picture_115.png width="159" height="43" caption="Picture_115.png"]] || A web-based mind mapping tool.
 * == Diagrammr == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:diagrammr_.png width="150" height="27" caption="diagrammr_.png"]] || Create visual diagrams, flow charts, brainstorms from text. || example ||
 * == [|EducationPlace] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Screen_shot_2009-10-12_at_2.12.00_PM.png width="148" height="31" caption="Screen_shot_2009-10-12_at_2.12.00_PM.png"]] || Download these pdf graphic organizers and use to structure writing projects, to help in problem solving, decision making, studying, planning research and brainstorming. ||  ||
 * == [|DropMind] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:web.dropmin.com:Index.aspx.png width="148" height="65" caption="web.dropmin.com:Index.aspx.png"]] || Generate your mind maps presentations directly online. Create mind maps in four sphere mind map layout. Share your work plans with your colleagues and publish to share them with other users. Free edition limited to 5 mindmaps per user and 2 collaborators per map. ||  ||
 * == [|Flowchart] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:flowchart.png width="155" height="36" caption="flowchart.png"]] || Online multi-user real-time collaboration flowchart software. Collaborate with your colleagues in real-time. All collaborating parties can chat and design a flowchart at the same time. ||  ||
 * == [|Exploratree] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:exploratree.png width="149" height="71" caption="exploratree.png"]] || Free online library of thinking guides and graphic organisers.
 * == [|Cmap Tools] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:cmap.png width="148" height="92" caption="cmap.png"]] || Construct, navigate, share and criticise models represented as Concept Maps. ||  ||
 * == [|Holt] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:my.hrw.com:nsmedia:intgos:html:igo.htm_organiser.png caption="my.hrw.com:nsmedia:intgos:html:igo.htm_organiser.png"]] || Click on a graphic organizer to download a PDF of it. Each graphic organizer below include teaching notes with lessons and tips on how to use graphic organizers in the classroom. ||  ||
 * == [|LovelyCharts] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:lovelycharts.png width="148" height="43" caption="lovelycharts.png"]] || Simple and intuitive drag'n drop drawing mechanism. Very simple and extremely efficient way to represent even the most complex ideas. ||  ||
 * == [|Spinscape] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:spinscape.png width="146" height="48" caption="spinscape.png"]] || Brainstorm virtually from any location globally and share, review, edit and update information in real-time. "Chat" in real-time while viewing and sharing documents || [|tutorial] ||
 * == [|Xmind] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:xmind.png width="146" height="63" caption="xmind.png"]] || Use a fishbone in a spreadsheet, or put your photos and media files into a mind map, or reuse your Freemind/MindManager files. Write inline notes and record audio notes in your meeting minutes. You can even search your topic in Google and drag images back without leaving the working window. ||  ||
 * == [|Mind42] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:mind42.png width="151" height="43" caption="mind42.png"]] || Keep track of all your ideas, whether alone, with colleagues and friends or working together with the whole world. Browser based online mind mapping application. ||  ||
 * == [|Wridea] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:wridea.png width="156" height="45" caption="wridea.png"]] || Idea management service and collection of brainstorming tools ||  ||
 * == [|ClassTools] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:classtools.net.png width="150" height="39" caption="classtools.net.png"]] || Templates for source analyser, priority chart, jigsaw diagram, learning cycle, living graph, hamburger, target, lightsout, venn diagram, fishbone, diamond 9, postit, dustbin game, random name picker, random timer, flash card generator. Embed into any webpage. ||  ||
 * == [|Mindmeister] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:mindmeister.png width="151" height="39" caption="mindmeister.png"]] || Real-time collaboration to allow truly global brainstorming sessions. Users can create, manage and share mind maps online and access them anytime, from anywhere. In brainstorming mode, friends can simultaneously work on the same mind map and see each other's changes as they happen. || [|tutorial] ||
 * || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:home.htm_mapping.png width="144" height="72" caption="home.htm_mapping.png"]] || Create and read mind maps from everywhere whenever it's needed. Embed it in your own web page, blog or post, "Wise it" linking documents to it, "Share it" to anyone in the world. ||  ||
 * == [| Recipes4Success] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:myt4l.png width="151" height="31" caption="myt4l.png"]] || Create customized graphic organizer worksheets. Choose from concept maps, KWHL charts, Venn diagrams, timelines, cycles, and more. If this is your first time using the Graphic Organizer Maker, click the New button to begin. ||  ||
 * == [| EducationOasis] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:educationoasis.png width="136" height="64" caption="educationoasis.png"]] || 58 graphic organizers. Download as PDFs. ||  ||
 * == [|Slatebox] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:slatebox.png width="159" height="58" caption="slatebox.png"]] || Real time diagrams and online mindmapping. ||  ||
 * == [|MindTools] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:mindtools.png width="158" height="54" caption="mindtools.png"]] || Find leadership, team management, problem-solving, personal productivity and team-working skills you need for a happy and successful career. Hundreds of useful career skills in the toolkit, or the left-hand menu on all information pages ||  ||
 * == [|Graphic] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:graphic.png width="153" height="29" caption="graphic.png"]] || Graphic Organizers, Mind Maps and Concept Maps are pictorial or graphical ways to organize information and thoughts for understanding, remembering, or writing about. Graphic organizers, mind maps and concept maps are powerful tools that can be used to enhance learning and create a foundation for learning. ||  ||
 * == [|SpicyNodes] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:spicynodes.png width="93" height="50" align="center" caption="spicynodes.png"]] || A way to visualize online information that mimics that way that people look for things in the real world. Bits of information, such as text, links, photos, and other media, are placed into "nodes," which are then linked together in an appealing interface that invites exploration. Can be used for everything from mind maps and content portals to organizational charts and lesson plans. ||  ||
 * == [|Simple Diagrams] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:simpediagrams.png width="154" height="42" caption="simpediagrams.png"]] || Desktop application that helps users express their ideas quickly and simply. Simplify concepts in any subject and use it to organize thoughts or visualize. ||

Online Bookmarking http://del.icio.us/ http://www.furl.net/ http://www.mybookmarks.com/ http://www.edtags.org/

Image and Video Sharing http://www.flickr.com/ http://teachertube.com/ http://picasa.google.com/

Blogs [|http://blogger.com] http://classblogmeister.com/index.php http://wordpress.com/ []

Wikis http://www.wikispaces.com/ http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/?t=anon http://pbwiki.com/

Social Networks [|http://www.classroom20.com/ [|http://laptoplearning.ning.com/ [|http://education.ning.com/

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