Web+2.0+&+Open+Source+Resources


 * As educators, it is out job to utilize every available resource at our disposable, especially where technology integration is concerned, in order to most effectively impact our student's educational experiences. **** Below are just five examples of free web 2.0 and open source resouces you can utilize in class, **** and encourage students to use as well. **** C **** lick an image to view the resource's website! **


 * Google Apps/Tools **
 * Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation application offered by Google. Users are able to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. By clicking the image to the right, you will be taken to the Google Education Apps, approved and designed specifically for use in educational settings.
 * Watch this video to understand the value of using Google Docs:[[image:tecknowledgey/googleapps.jpg width="473" height="279" align="right" link="@http://www.google.com/edu/teachers/apps-for-edu.html"]]

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**Open Office.org**
 * Open Office is the world’s leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. Available in many languages, Open Office offers users almost the same editing and usage capabilities as the Microsoft Office suite, free of charge. Additionally, Open Office can be downloaded and used on any computer.


 * SlideRocket **
 * SlideRocket is an open-source media-rich, collaborative presentation creating software. Users have the option to import pre-created presentations, or use one of SlideRocket’s many presentation, e-resume, or analytics templates. Additionally, once an account has been created, individuals can subscribe to the // The Orbit //, SlideRocket’s monthly newsletter in order to receive the latest presentation tips and resources.
 * Included below are two examples of SlideRocket presentations I have created:[[image:tecknowledgey/sliderocket.jpg align="right" link="@http://www.sliderocket.com/"]]
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**Pixton**
 * Pixton is a web 2.0 digital storyboard creating website that allows students to demonstrate their knowledge on topics in a comic strip format. Imagine using Pixton in your business education classroom to have students illustrate the selling process or to create storyboards for iMovies… the uses are endless!
 * Click [|here] to view a SlideRocket presentation on the use of Pixton in the educational setting, created by my peers in our EDTL 6360 course this semester.


 * Animoto[[image:tecknowledgey/Animoto.jpg width="267" height="102" align="right" link="@http://animoto.com/education"]] **
 * Animoto is an online and mobile video creation service that makes it easy and fun for users to create and share animated videos using their own pictures, video clips, words and music. Once users create an account, they can upload pictures and video clips, choose a style, add words and music, and click the "produce video" button.