The Digital Classroom Blog

What tools are the most talked about in the technology/education journals?  There are too many - and most need some time to learn?  The key is to sift through all the possibilities and be able to have a a few ready-to-go with ways that they can be used in the classroom.  So, what do I like?

1)Wikis - Specifically, we are using our own domain of Wikispaces.  It provides groups of teachers a way to easily work on a project/committee or for classes to engage in projects in a collaborative, engaging way.  Take a look by going to:

http://greenwich.wikispaces.net

2) Blogs - Still working what the recommendation will be for teachers.  As illustrated by this blog, I am trying out the features of our Web Content Management System which includes a blog.

3) Google Docs - This includes word processing, spreadsheets, presentation - and forms.

4) Inspiration Online - It is actually called "Webinspiration" and it's free - for a simple sign-up.  Check it out at:

http://www.mywebspiration.com/ 

5) Wordle - Create a beautiful cloud of words based on poems, writing, etc.

http://www.wordle.net/

As I continue working through my RSS Feeds of Technology Journals I will post further ideas.  Let me know if you have a favorite.