Discovering something new -
Babble.com
The 1st Web 2.0 site I selected was babble. This website helps you to learn a new
language. I tested using Spanish. The site has both a beginner and advanced
section. The beginner section started
with common words and how to pronounce the basic conversational phrases. There was also a review/quiz at the end of
each section. I wanted to find a website
that is free and can help me become familiar with Spanish for a trip to Spain
this summer.
I will ask the language teachers what they think of Internet
sites that can be used to supplement instruction.
Micello.com
The 2nd Web 2.0 site I selected was Micello. This site allows you to save indoor venue
maps. The maps can be saved and accessed
on a computer and phone. I thought it could
be an interesting site to see the inside layout of places (museums, shopping
centers, attractions). You can search
and then combine or mash-up maps together.
I checked out the site and found it difficult to use. I found a local museum and shopping center
but was distracted by the Twitter messages of people inside the buildings. I was able to view all the Twitter messages including
all the inappropriate and foul language included in all the messages. This site would not work out well for
school. I like the idea that you can
create and personalize maps of places you want to visit on a vacation.
Fullcontact.com
The last website allows you to sync contacts between several
social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin). The site helps you to organize and add photos
and key contact info and clean up contacts.
The site has option for business to organize a contact management
system. I think this site could be
useful for personal organization and but not classroom use.
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