ers to create circles where “communities learn and share
together in groups.” Users can post Web sites, documents,
er use, and share ideas with others. In fact, the opportuni- conduct discussions, and keep notes. Padlet, Linoit, and
ties are almost limitless. Users can create a Facebook-like Mighybell are all sites the users can easily share.
page to reveal characters in a story or book, provide inforOrganizing and using the information gathered
mation on the author, and ask questions about the story.
becomes easy with the tools described above. Once the
Students working on a group research project can post
information is collected, students then read, evaluate, and
materials on a Padlet wall so that all members of the
use the materials. Another useful site at this point of progroup have instant access to the materials. They can then
ducing an assignment is Themeefy, www.themeefy.com.
comment on the materials and add their own findings.
At Themeefy, students can develop magazines that consist
Students and professors can present from a Padlet wall by
of their own commentary, Web sites, videos, and images.
collecting the necessary materials, adding their own comThe magazine would show the students’ understanding of
mentary and questions, and then sharing in class as a
a topic, become a presentation, and share ideas. Profespresentation or sending as a link to others to view and add
sors can begin the process by directing the learning and
comments and/or questions. Linoit works much the same
then slowly requiring students to develop and/or adapt
as Padlet. Users can sign up for a free account; they can
existing assignments as well as find ways to use the tools
use the site without signing up, but having the account
and information in ways we have not imagined as yet. This
means the site will stay up until the user removes it. Both
collaboration between professors and students will be
Padlet and Linoit allow creativity in changing the wall’s
invaluable to both sides. Making use of some of the free
background and fonts. Both will accept images, videos,
Web 2.0 tools available will enable us to reach students in
and notes. Mightybell is yet another site that permits usnew ways and allow us to collaborate.
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Who is this & what are they doing?
Where is this figure?
What is their contribution to higher education?
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correct answers
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