The term Web 2.0 has been around for a few years now.  It refers to online applications that are interactive, allowing users to create, collaborate, and share.  Some common examples of Web 2.0 sites are social media sites, blogs, wikis, and picture & video sharing sites.

There are many other applications that are great for students.  Here are four examples of free online applications that you can explore. Check out each one and add a comment to this blog post. You can comment on whether sites like these are helpful or how easy they are to use.

Read The Words: Converts text to speech   Quizlet: Create flashcards

TimeToast: Create & share timelines     Wallwisher: Online sticky notes

For more great online applications, be sure to check out this wiki, Web 2.0: Cool Tools for Schools that has hundred of sites for students and teachers, arranged into 18 different categories: