Software+and+Web+Applications

= 1. Class Blogs = ==** // A blog is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.// **==

** __Purposes__ **
==** A teacher created blog ca n presents class activities online and delivers a range of materials and resources in electronic form e.g. Word documents, worksheets, assignment, PP Presentations, links to sites, videos, podcasts etc. **==

= [|Wordpress offers a free account for teachers and students] = = [|Example] = 2. Stu **dent Blog**



** Student can use a various means to convey information including writing, videos, podcasts, conceptual maps and graphics **
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**//open, respectful, and inclusive communication builds trust//**
= [|Example] = =[|Example]= = = 3. Class Wiki

** Students can use a various means to convey information including writing, videos, podcasts, conceptual maps and graphics **
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**//open, respectful, and inclusive communication builds trust//**
= = = [|Wikispaces offers a free account for educators and students] = =Example=

**4. VoiceThread** = = ==** //VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate pages and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice, text, audio file, or video __Purpose__// **==

** Students respond by text or verbally to visual material such as images, diagrams or video **


__Rationale__ **

**//open, respectful, and inclusive communication builds trust//**
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= = ==** Netvibes is one of many web-based RSS feed aggregator which automatically aggregates selected web content such as news headlines and articles, blogs, podcasts in a single location for easy viewing. **==
 * 5. Netvibes **

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