On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Tuzzit is a free website for everyone to use with no ads. It also provides a trial feature, which permits you to try out the website tool, play around with the features before actually creating an account and signing in. It is a nice way to not have to commit or enter personal information before you know how much you really like the web tool. Tuzzit is a virtual whiteboard which permits users to brainstorm ideas, save, collaborate and share ideas with others by logging on to the same Tuzzit whiteboard creation. Tuzzit does is not just an educational tool, but one that could be used for businesses as well, so there is no particular section just for teachers or students, however, the web tool is very appropriate for school projects or simply just a organizational guide. Tuzzit would be suitable for higher level middle school and high school students and is simple features allowing for easy collaboration of ideas.
Educational Uses of Site
Tuzzit would be a great tool for both teachers and students. Teachers would be able to create an interactive whiteboard which could introduce a topic or lesson that has links, videos, pictures, maps, and lists. In fact, teachers could use this tools for an organization guide or simple class project. Students could be required to complete a virtual whiteboard with group members on a specific topic. They can work on Tuzzit in school or at their individual homes giving them the freedom to work at their own pace and time. There are many possibilities Tuzzit has to offer and I feel I am just scratching the surface.
Review of Site
By first glance and playing around with all of the Tuzzit tools, it appears to be a great web 2.0 tool. It reminds me of an old school version of "think, pair, share". The teacher gives the class a topic, you think about it individually and then pair up with a partner (or group) for more collaboration or research, finally you share your ideas with the class- perhaps even putting those ideas on the board. When every group has presented and the board is full, you write the notes down. I would use the same concept, but everyone puts those ideas onto Tuzzit, the virtual whiteboard, which permits students to use the internet, maps, links, videos, etc. All of these ideas could then be turned into a graphic organizer, study guide or start of a project. Tuzzit can be utilized for any subject.
Unit 5.2A Assignment
On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Student Name:
Lindsay GebeauTitle of Site:
TuzzitURL:
https://www.tuzzit.com/Description of Site:
Tuzzit is a free website for everyone to use with no ads. It also provides a trial feature, which permits you to try out the website tool, play around with the features before actually creating an account and signing in. It is a nice way to not have to commit or enter personal information before you know how much you really like the web tool. Tuzzit is a virtual whiteboard which permits users to brainstorm ideas, save, collaborate and share ideas with others by logging on to the same Tuzzit whiteboard creation. Tuzzit does is not just an educational tool, but one that could be used for businesses as well, so there is no particular section just for teachers or students, however, the web tool is very appropriate for school projects or simply just a organizational guide. Tuzzit would be suitable for higher level middle school and high school students and is simple features allowing for easy collaboration of ideas.
Educational Uses of Site
Tuzzit would be a great tool for both teachers and students. Teachers would be able to create an interactive whiteboard which could introduce a topic or lesson that has links, videos, pictures, maps, and lists. In fact, teachers could use this tools for an organization guide or simple class project. Students could be required to complete a virtual whiteboard with group members on a specific topic. They can work on Tuzzit in school or at their individual homes giving them the freedom to work at their own pace and time. There are many possibilities Tuzzit has to offer and I feel I am just scratching the surface.
Review of Site
By first glance and playing around with all of the Tuzzit tools, it appears to be a great web 2.0 tool. It reminds me of an old school version of "think, pair, share". The teacher gives the class a topic, you think about it individually and then pair up with a partner (or group) for more collaboration or research, finally you share your ideas with the class- perhaps even putting those ideas on the board. When every group has presented and the board is full, you write the notes down. I would use the same concept, but everyone puts those ideas onto Tuzzit, the virtual whiteboard, which permits students to use the internet, maps, links, videos, etc. All of these ideas could then be turned into a graphic organizer, study guide or start of a project. Tuzzit can be utilized for any subject.