How+to+Get+Started

Step by step instructions for using and sharing exemplary Web 2.0 tools in the secondary classroom.

 [|Slide Rocket] simply register for a free 30 day trial account and begin to use. Tools appear on the sides and a very similar to what you would find in Powerpoint or Keynote. Try out the tutorial to get a quick overview on the product and how to use it. [|Zoho] is a free presentation software application that works like Powerpoint that can be used in place of Slide Rocket- not as cool but definitely free.
 * Presentation/ Storytelling**

[|Animoto] simply sign up. Tools are simple and straight forward. Upload images you want to use, decide on text you want to add. You can use the music they provide or upload your own music. Tips and tricks are located on the bottom of the directions and help make the process easier.

[|XTimelines] a fabulous and simple way to create timelines. Sign up for the account and begin to use. You may add any number of events, add photos, text and url links from other web sites.


 * Art and Word Analysis (Tag Clouds)**

[|Wordle] start using and have fun. You can change the size, text, color, etc... of a wordle. You can copy and paste text into a wordle from a variety of sources.

Book Recommendations
[|Shelfari] -sign up and begin to use. You can add books you've read, books you're reading, or books you plan to read as well as reviews for them. Explore what others are reading and what they though of the book. Add friends and family, dialogue about books with everybody.

Collaboration Tools
[|Edublogs] click on the get started button. Remember that user name will be the name on the url of your site. You can design the look and feel of your site under (design),and then view it. In that same space under (design) you can click on widgets and add to your site things like a calendar, archives, pages and most importantly meta , which allows you to administer the site from the front page.

[|Google Tools] create an account, add gmail, from there you can add items of interest to your page and add additional pages. Think about home, work etc... and the functions of each when choosing what will be on your pages. Once you have an account, you can access Google docs, calendars, and more. You can access your iGoogle from any computer anywhere.

[|Wikispaces] create an account, you may make it public or private, but remember to use your dps email account and click on the k-12 education button to ensure it's a free account. Once you've done that you can set up a wikki for use.

[|Gaggle] DPS has set up numerous accounts for students and staff. Contact them to set up an account for you and your students.