Web 2.0 Tools For Supporting Teaching

Authors : Angelos KONSTANTINIDIS, Dimitra THEODOSIADOU, Christos PAPPOS

Pages : 287-295

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Publication Date : 2013-12-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Web 2.0 tools provide enormous opportunities for teaching and learning, yet their application in education is still underdeveloped. What is more, it is no longer possible for teachers to ignore such a technological advance, while they are expected to provide students with opportunities to take control of their learning. However, teachers are still reluctant with technology integration. This paper introduces four Web 2.0 tools; Blogger, StripGenerator, Go!Animate, and Google Forms, that are free and easy to use, in an effort to motivate teachers with low technological skills in integrating them into their instruction practices. The aforementioned tools comprised the curriculum in a blended-learning professional development course for in-service teachers and attracted many favourable comments from the participants.
Keywords : Internet, Teachers, Comics, Animation, Online Questionnaire, Blog