Empower English language learners with tools from the web

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Why Use Web 2.0 Tools With ELLs? Introduction ELLs in Schools: Some Challenges to Consider Why Web 2.0 With ELLs? Preparing ELLs for the 21st Century Web 2.0 and the TESOL Standards Safety Concerns and the Web References Suggested Readings Helpful Web Sites 2. Blogs: Virtual Language Portfolios What Is a Blog? Why Read and Write a Blog With ELLs? How to Use Blogs With ELLs: A Sample Blog Project When to Use Blogs With ELLs Who Is Using Blogs With ELLs? Make Your Own Blog Where to Find More Information About Blogs References Suggested Readings Helpful Web Sites 3. Wikis: Collaboration in a Virtual Space What Is a Wiki? Why Read or Write a Wiki With ELLs? How to Use Wikis With ELLs: A Sample Wiki Project When to Use Wikis With ELLs Who Is Using Wikis With ELLs? Make Your Own Wiki Where to Find More Information About Wikis Suggested Readings Helpful Websites 4. Podcasts: Get them Talking! What Is a Podcast? Why Listen to and Create Podcasts With ELLs? How to Use Podcasts With ELLs: A Sample Podcast Project When to Use Podcasts With ELLs Who is Using Podcasts With ELLs? Make Your Own Podcast Where to Find More Information About Podcasts References Suggested Readings Helpful Web Sites 5. Viewing, Creating, and Sharing Video: YouTube and TeacherTube What Are YouTube and TeacherTube? Why View, Create, and Share Videos With ELLs? How to Use YouTube or TeacherTube With ELLs: Sample YouTube Activities When to Use YouTube and TeacherTube With ELLs Who is Using YouTube and TeacherTube With ELLs? Make Your Own Video Where to Find More Information About YouTube and TeacherTube Suggested Readings Helpful Web Sites 6. Sharing Visual Media: VoiceThread and Flickr What is Visual Media? Why Create and Share Visual Media With ELLs? How to Use VoiceThread and Flickr With ELLs: Digital Storytelling With VoiceThread When to Use VoiceThread and Flickr With ELLs Who is Using VoiceThread With ELLs? Make Your Own VoiceThread Where to Find More Information About VoiceThread and Flickr References Suggested Readings Helpful Web Sites 7. Social Networking: Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter What Is Social Networking? Why Participate in Social Networking With ELLs? How to Use Social Networking Sites With ELLs: A Sample Facebook Lesson When to Use Social Networking With ELLs Who is Using Social Networking With ELLs? Join a Social Networking Site Where to Find More Information About Social Networking Suggested Readings Helpful Web Sites 8. Social Bookmarking: Diigo and Del.icio.us What is Social Bookmarking? Why Participate in Social Bookmarking With ELLs? How to Use Social Bookmarking With ELLs: The Best Social Bookmarking Applications When to Use Social Bookmarking With ELLs Who is Using Social Bookmarking With ELLs? Make Your Own Social Bookmarking Page Where to Find More Information About Social Bookmarking Suggested Readings Helpful Web Sites 9. Virtual Worlds: Panwapa and Teen Second Life What Is a Virtual World? Why Participate in Virtual Worlds With ELLs? How to Use Virtual Worlds With ELLs: Sample Virtual Worlds Lesson When to Visit Virtual Worlds With ELLs Who is Visiting Virtual Worlds With ELLs? Join the Virtual World Where to Find More Information About Virtual Worlds Suggested Readings Helpful Web Sites Index