Web 2.0 and Education

Here are a list of some helpful educational websites that are a result of Web 2.0 and a brief description of each.  Enjoy.

Myths and Legends
This website is a free online database that allows users to access a library of world myths.  The best part is that these myths are narrated and include visualizations which is great for audio/visual learners.  This website is ideal for social studies and language arts teachers who want to teach their kids about ancient wisdom and oral tradition.
Here is the link:  http://myths.e2bn.org/index.php

Weebly
Weebly is a free website that allows teachers to set up their own websites that can be used to post assignments, share ideas, and promote teacher student interaction on a professional level.  This website can be used to help students learn outside of the classroom by providing them with easily accessible documents that pertain to lessons.
Here is the link: Weebly

Kerpoof
Kerpoof is an interactive website that allows users to create fun games and stories that can make education entertaining.  I don't believe that it is free but your district might already hold an account to be sure to talk to your administrator.  Kerpoof offers students a hands on way to create stories, games, and educational tools that can give them ownership over learning.
Here is the link: www.kerpoof.com

Pixton
This free website allows students to create online comics or graphic novels that can be used to tell a story, explain an idea, or inform the reader on general information.  This web based tool also allows students to explore their peers' work and comment or like such pieces.  Pixton is compatible with Smart Boards which can really get the class engaged in online learning.  The best feature of this site is its seemingly endless customization abilities that ensures that no two students will come up with the same comic.
Here is the link: www.pixton.com

Museum Box
I had to include this again because of how cool it is.  Museum box allows students to create informative and interactive online media presentations that explore content specific topics.  Students can choose a topic of their choice, create an informative box, and publish it for the world to see.  This site allows the integration of video, audio, and photographs.  Best of all, it's free.
Here's the link: http://museumbox.e2bn.org/