Post from KaraMalpass on Web 2.0 tools

The first Web 2.0 tool that is an interest to me to use in my classroom is http://www.xtranormal.com/users.php?mode=profile&uid=1081111&op=3. This is a website where you can create movies using different characters. All you have to do is choose your character, setting, voice, and then type in your text. You can create motions and expressions for your character while they are talking. I teach first graders and sometimes when you are always teaching in the front of the room it can get too routine. The students can loose interest in what you are saying and they start to tune you out. There are also times when the students are having a difficult time learning new information. You try and try again and they just can?t understand what you are trying to say. These are two examples of how great it would be if there was another way to present the information in a more fun and interactive way. Creating a video of a character that can teach just like you would only it?s visual and different. It is a great way to present information to engage the students.