WEEK 16

Well, the oral presentations about Web 2.0 tools started on Tuesday. I am going to explain you  about definitions some of the tools learned in the classroom.

First of all, you have to create an user account in order to access it in these tolos. 

TWITTER

 It is used to send tweets to our followers and also follow someone we like. In EFL classrooms, twitter can be useful for follow some teachers and be aware of all they coment in their tweets. We  can send direct messages to them and chat with them easily.

GOOGLE MAPS

It is a useful tool to find directions and  geographic data of all places around the world. For example, I create a map of where I live mentioning streets , especific directions

PODCASTS

It allows us to record our voices online and also download  our podcasts or from other's. Students can practice their oral skills by using this web 2.0 tool.

MAPPY FRIENDS

I guess it is similar to google maps. But something interesting about it, is that students can learn English by sharing traveling experiences with their friends and family.

FLICKR

 it is basically to upload images and pictures to the web and make digital albums. Also, we can embed our presentations in our blogs or media.

PODOMATIC

I think it is similar to Podcast, because it is used to record our voice and also you have to create your user account to access to it.

WEBQUEST

 is a site created for teachers who want to learn to develop teaching materials in web format where students develop their research projects on an issue or topic following a methodology of learning. Also,  WebQuest is an activity site that offers students looking for information, tasks  on the Web to acquire knowledge on issues related to their intereses.Another uses are :find and acquire knowledge on the Web, use new technologies , communicate and discuss ideas with other people and other groups, and group works (collaboratives)

EDMODO

 is a prívate social platform for Education that allows to create a communication virtual space inside and outside of the classroom among teachers-students,students-students even teachers-students-families.Besides, Edmodo allows to share files, messages,links,scholar schedules, tasks or assignments.

NICENET

 is a web-based tool for running an educational program at any level:  a college course, a second-grade class, or a medical school course.  It has capabilities for two-way communication between members; for announcing  schedules and schedule changes; for reminding you of tasks; for sharing useful web links with other members.Besides, Nicenet publishes works online and it is convenient to use them when you want to create a document for the benefit of other members in the classroom, such as instructions or any other material related.

In conclusión, all these tolos are useful  to teach English using technology.Besides, for each presentation that my classmates presentated I had to take notes.