The document discusses web 2.0 tools that can be used in education, outlining categories for evaluating tools, examples of tools, and potential benefits of tools including increased learning, student interaction, and satisfaction while being cost effective. It provides criteria for evaluating tools including instructional value, cost, access, usability, privacy and security, and engagement. Specific tools highlighted that meet the criteria are Voicethread, Infogram, Popplet, Educreations, and Storybird.

1. Kimberly McKee and Jessica Underwood
University of Central Arkansas
Instructional Technologies Graduate Program

2. » Web 2.0 Tools
» Tool Evaluation Categories
» Tool Evaluation Examples
» Questions

3.  contribute to increased learning
 encourage student interaction
 Improve satisfaction
 Provide financially-friendly solutions
Tools are available in almost any area of interest!

4. » Criteria 1: Instructional Value
» Criteria 2: Cost
» Criteria 3: Access
» Criteria 4: Usability
» Criteria 5: Privacy & Security
» Criteria 6: Fun Factor

5. 1. Voicethread
2. Infogram
3. Popplet
4. Educreations
5. Storybird