Communication+and+Collaboration

Blogs, Wikis, Google Tools

**How can I use it?** [|Google Blogger] WordPress EduBlog || A Wiki is a Web page and is accessible to anyone with a Web browser and an Internet connection, but it is a web page that can do so much more. A wiki allows readers to collaborate with other is writing, adding, editing, and changing the Web page’s contents at any time. A Wiki is easy to use and an effective tool for collaborative work. [|Wikis in Plain English] ** How can I use it! ** * Encourage free writing and collaboration Wikispaces  This is a easy to use wiki application for you to create your own Wiki. || ** [|Google Drive] ** is a free file sharing for word processing documents, slideshows, spreadsheets, and other types of files. Google Docs allows individuals to share documents. A group of individuals from different locations using different systems can all work together, either synchronously or asynchronously, on the same document. All that is required to begin is a Google account, which can be obtained free by visiting Google Accounts and following the on-screen prompts. Google Docs in Plain English video ** Google Docs **  is the perfect tool for facilitating collaborative activities. Google docs has a great form to make surveys, polls, or reflections. || Teacher Blogs
 * **Blogs - **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">What is it? **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">A <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Blog is a web log. It can be a set of personal commentaries on issues the author thinks is important. They are easy to read, write, and it can promote discussion and collaboration. Blogs are great tools to read, reflect and respond to the thoughts of educators and learners.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Post materials/resources
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Share Professional Development - Online discussions
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Class publications
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Class newsletter
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Student blogging
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Sharing lessons
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Sharing multimedia
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Replace the need for a website
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Let’s create a Blog! **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Wikis - What is it? **
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Debate course topics and readings
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Share resources, references, writing samples
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Discuss trends and innovations in instruction
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Showcase student work
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Create lesson plans collaboratively
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Google Drive - What is it? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">How can I use it? **


 * Microsoft's Innovative Teacher Network
 * PBS Teachers Connect
 * Blogs hosted by Teacher Magazine
 * Top 100 technology blogs for teachers

Presentation Tools

SlideRocket Resources ||
 * SlideShare || [[image:digitaltoolboxfor21stcenturylearners/slideshare2.gif]] || SlideShare is a community for sharing presentations. You have the option of downloading a presentation that is on Slideshare or create your own presentation and share or embed in on your blog or website. ||
 * SlideRocket || [[image:digitaltoolboxfor21stcenturylearners/sliderocket.gif link="@http://www.sliderocket.com/index-b.html"]] || Upload your slides, Keynote, PowerPoint, and/or video to SlideRocket. Then you can publish to your website.
 * Prezi || [[image:digitaltoolboxfor21stcenturylearners/prezi.gif link="@http://prezi.com/"]] || Prezi is an online presentation tool. ||