Glogster

 Glogster is a Web 2.0 tool that enables its users to create interactive posters. It has got many templates that one can work on and I really like that. I also liked preparing it, which was really easy. Also, audios, 3D models and videos can be added even though it did not allow me to add a video. One disadvantage is that it can be used for free for only 7 days which may be a problem for some. Also, even though I really like visuality and multi-modality I found the templates a bit confusing and complicated. Nevertheless, I guess it can be used for younger students to focus their attention and make education more fun and interactive. 

Canva

 Canva is a Web 2.0 tool that enables its users to design infographics, presentations, posters, logos and many more. It has got many templates that one can work on. I personally liked it very much because I like visuality and visuality has a great part in education. For example, we can use infographics in our classes to explain a certain topic with pictures and graphics. We can print them out and hand it to the students as authentic materials. Moreover, the tool is very user-friendly and easy to use so I think it can be used frequently without any problems. 

WordArt

 WordArt is a web 2.0 tool that enables its users to visualize words on a specific template. I really find this kind of tools very effective because I think it is important for students to be able to see something in a concrete manner. Also, I have used this specific tool in my classes as a learner and found it beneficial. It is very easy to create something and publish it. It even allows to upload a picture and edit it on the webpage. I think in the classrooms it can be used in a way to test student's background knowledge upon a topic, for example as teachers we can ask before starting to the lesson what the students know about a topic and understand their level of knowledge. Also, it might be very beneficial to use it at the end of the lesson to test student comprehension and understanding.

Weebly

 Weebly is a web 2.0 tool that is used for creating a website. It is very beneficial and easy to use. It does not require any coding and it has many templates that the users can use. Personally, I really liked creating a website, in the past, for a technology class of mine, I had to actually write codes to create a website but with weebly it is quite easy to edit the template itself. I could add images, documents, videos and many more. It might be very suitable for putting teaching materials and making the learning process more fun with a website.

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Blendspace

 Blendscape is a Web 2.0 tool that enables its users to create lessons. It is very user-friendly and easy to use. One can add pictures, videos, documents, quizzes, writings and many more. I personally enjoy this multimodal way of learning and because of that I found it beneficial for the students as well. It is easy to access, students can join the lesson with a code or the lesson can be embedded. A video explains how to use Blendspace and it is a very vivid platform. Also, it has a library that one can take as an example, and use it in his/classes. As a conclusion, I really liked Blendscape.

Animatron

 Animatron is a tool that is used for making animations and editing videos. Firstly, as a tool to make animations I have to say that it is very useful in that it gives a chance for the students to visualize the input. Especially, in language learning this is a vital element. If I were to teach present continuous for example, I could do it with ongoing actions in animations. Moreover, with movements and transitions in animations students are more likely to concentrate on lesson. Even though it takes much time and effort to prepare an animation, it may be beneficial for the students to conceptialize the topic. However I have to say that it could be much better if Animatron had more materials to present and templates to work on. 

 Secondly, as a tool to edit the videos it may also work efficiently. For example, some parts of the videos might be deleted if not suitable or necessary. Also, additions may be made in order to make students more informed about a certain topic. There are many templates of videos that one can use, and also stickers and watermarks. I have to say that I was not exposed to this kind of function in my learning process. However, the power to edit a certain video may create opportunities to construct unique materials. For instance, I found it really fun to edit videos and form a video of my own.

ClassDojo

 ClassDojo is a platform that enables its users to create e-classrooms and learning environments. It is useful, especially now more than ever, thanks to its independence on physical classroooms. Teachers can form classes, assign activities to students and see the portfolios of the students.. Moreover, they can get into contact with the parents my adding them to the classrooms and messaging them. However, the feature that stands out from the other classroom-based tools is that it enables teachers to give feedback to the students. They can give positive feedback and add skills that need to be worked on. With ClassDojo, class groups can be formed and co-teachers can be assigned. Also, it has a simple, user-friendly interface which makes it really easy to use.