The list below provides a selection of tools that are being used by a variety of educational institutions and have shown promise in enhancing teaching and learning. Contact Andreas Brockhaus for pedagogical support if you are interested in using these tools and websites. Please note that the University of Washington does not provide support for these third-party tools (but support may be provided by a third-party).
Web 2.0 and Online:
Blogs
Wikis
Content Repositories
Online Office Apps
Online Multimedia Tools
Bookmarks and Annotations
Concept Mapping and Brainstorming
Web Conferencing
Social Networks
Class Tech:
Webcams
Software:
Office Suites
Second Life
Instant Messaging
Other Software
Experimenting with this stuff? Curious about something new that's not listed here?
If the above statement applies to you, check out the Learning Technologies Studio! It is a place where faculty can experiment with UWB-provided software and technologies as well as being able to bring in their own cutting-edge tools to see how they would interact with UWB infrastructure.
Web 2.0
Web 2.0 can be defined as online tools that encourage interactivity and collaboration. They usually rely on visitors to provide content and connections rather than just simply providing web pages that are read. A few benefits of using web 2.0 tools include accessibility from almost any computer with an internet connection, an easy-to-use interface, little or no cost, and the ability to connect with a wide audience. Sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Photobucket have been built entirely around the web 2.0 concept since their sites are virtually all user generated.