Two Gems

I'm always on the lookout for web 2.0 applications which are easy to use and too good to resist. Here are a couple I came across recently which I know will be easy to hook both staff and students on. The first is Exploratree a site of interactive thinking guides. Think graphic organizers but with the ability to create, collaborate, save and share online. This application is in the testing stage which is good because it means you can easily contact the creators with suggestions or questions.

The next one is Class Tools free flash games for educators. Choose from 15 different templates to customize your own learning tools. There are examples from a variety of subject areas included which have great ideas to get you started.

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