Wow, I spent lots of time playing with these generators and mashups. I agree with my peers in seeing all kinds of possibilities for word walls with Wordle. I added a Love and Logic one to my blog gadgets. I pulled several photos that tell something about me and may add them to the gadgets later. I've been watching World Cup Soccer so picked something representative of my favorites to add here. I think about the time students could spend on these tools in the classroom and how reluctant we as teachers can be to "waste" time when they need to be reading and doing Math. How about having an after school class where students make books and movies (Animoto) using these tools? These could also be good group projects in class.
An after school class is a great idea! However, once they learn how to use a tool, such as animoto, they will become quick at it! And being able to do something so "cool" will motivate them as well.
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