Web 2.0 Tools are the new can't live withouts. There are tools for anything you can think of. There were a couple that I looked at on the 2.0 Awards list. One I found to be interesting was Backpack. If you are one that appreciates collaboration, this is a good one, although it was designed for keeping a business organized, it can still be a good way to share documents that may be important to a group of people. Backpack has a component that allows you to compile several documents on one page. You can take notes, create to-do lists, and even have a calendar that will include important dates and events. The only set back to this tool is you have to pay for it. They do offer a 30 day trial, but the packages range from $24 to $150 a package. The silver lining in that is no matter how many people share the Backpack there is only one fee for the entire page.
Choosing from the first list was okay, but having to choose from the Web 2.0 index was a challenging task, talk about options, there were zillions. Ok, so I over exaggerated there are a millions. After spending some time browsing the index, one tool I am considering is Flipsnack. It's a software that allows you to create a flipping book. It converts pdf files into pages that create an awesome flipbook. I wonder if my professor would accept this in place of a claymation. That would be nice, but not likely! ;-)
I could use this in my class and students could create reflections after we have covered a lesson. The flip book could be called "Afterthoughts" and students would compile a book of their lessons and would be an overview of their semester. Something they could actually leave with once the semester is over. Another way my students could use this, would be to work as a class and create a book for a lesson working in small groups to contribute to a flipbook.
I think this is a very unique tool. If you try it out, let me know how it works.
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