Exercise Six: Study Tools

This week we will be exploring some web 2.0 study tools.  These study tools will help reinforce learning in creative ways.  Browse the different categories and tools and pick two that you think you'd be most likely to use with your students.

Word Cloud:
1. Tagxedo.com

Here is a youtube tutorial of how to create your own Tagxedo:



Timeline:
2. timetoast.com

Here is a youtube tutorial about Timetoast:




Mindmap/Brainstorm Graphic Organizer:

3. Spicynodes.org

Go to the Gallery and preview "Explore Calendars through the Ages" for a good visual on what Spicynodes does.

Here is a tutorial on how to create your own Spicynodes mindmap.



Vocabulary/Flashcards:

4. Studyblue.com

Here is a slideshare outlining the features of Studyblue for teachers and students:

StudyBlue Teacher Guide from StudyBlue

5. http://quizlet.com/teachers/

Features of Quizlet:


Why Teachers love Quizlet from Quizlet on Vimeo.

Assignment:

• Pick two study tools that you would like to use with your students
• Create account and create an authentic product (two products total)
• Link or embed products in your blog post for this week and reflect on the process
• Comment of 3 other recruits blogs for this week's activity