Technology available online: Web 2.0 applications & tools (open source).

I wanted to share with you some really great resources on Web 2.0 technology that I've found useful.

WEb 2.0 tools:

This is a wiki created by Frances Jacobson Harris (UHigh school librarian at UIUC) for a workshop on Web 2.0. It provides a great introduction to Web 2.0 and Web 2.0 resources.

http://gslisharris.wikispaces.com/

Different ways that teachers can use all the Google applications in the classroom.

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/03/free-33-page-guide-google-for-teachers.html

Open Source software:

Comprehensive searchable database to open source software.

http://www.allthingsweb2.com/mtree/

http://www.go2web20.net/

Comprehensive searchable database to web applications. Search results include the brand name logo and if you roll over the logo, it will tell you the function of the app. Click on the app to learn more infroamtion.

Screen capture - video: Jing (like Camtasia but open source)

I just started using Jing (for Mac) this semester and love it! It allows you do a screen capture and then edit it (add arrows, text, circle things, etc) and it also lets you create videos (including audio) so that you can easily do things like tutorials or modeling a search for students. FREE!

http://www.jingproject.com/

Videos on the web

Want to have your students create videos, but not sure how? This free, downloadable guide shows you how to do this using free, open source software. Excellent!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/37091932/Making-Videos-on-the-Web---A-Guide-for-Teachers <-- very cool resource for creating videos with free, open source software

Getting around filters

Great resource that gives tips on getting around filters blocking youtube in the classroom. It also mentions ways that you can upload your own videos to the internet.

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1340000334/post/1410038141.html

Streaming music online:

This article from school library journal reviews a lot of different music sites, some of which I had never heard of. She also suggests ideas for using these sites for lesson plans or library activities.

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/ca6720445.html

Wikis:

General wikis...

Librarian's guide to wikis: http://www.sociallibraries.com/course/week3

Wikis explained in Plain English (video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY

Using Wikispaces...

Introduction to wikis and Wikispaces software: http://help.wikispaces.com/

Video tutorial for starting an account with Wikispaces: http://www.wikispaces.com/site/tour

Detailed help using Wikispaces, FAQ by teachers: http://www.wikispaces.com/help+index

Examples of wikis...

Libraries using wikis: http://gslisharris.wikispaces.com/Collaborating

Wikis in education: http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/Examples+of+educational+wikis

More library wikis: http://sliss554sp08.wikispaces.com/Library+Wiki+Examples