Web+Tools+2.0

__ Web 2.0 Tools __ [|www.pha.com/screencast/introducingwolframalpha.com]

** WOLFRAMALPHA ** - This is a search engine where you can type anything in and it gives you results and organized data that can be computed. I thought this was absolutely amazing. It could recall the weather on a specific date while also giving you anything that might link to that subject. It could do unit conversions and give you data on that, and so much more. I was blown away by this sight, first of all because it was the first time I had seen it, but also because of the endless possibilities it allows us to be able to do so quickly.

[|http/www.60secondrecap.com] ** 60 Second Recap- ** This is a really nice sight that aids in selecting novels and other books for enjoyment or for class and beyond. The thing that I really liked about it was the audio and visual that goes into this site. There is literally an actress acting out parts of the book, giving you a taste of what’s to come or a recap. Great idea!

[earth.com|www.google earth.com]

** Google Earth- ** I am the most familiar with this site. It is amazing as well. We used it last summer for the first time to see the cottage that we rented online. We could literally put in the address and it zoomed right in on the cabin. We could see what it looked like from the outside and how close the lake was as well as how close the neighbors were. That was fun! It was as though we took a small little plane there and got a quick little fly eye view! This site can be used for much more than that. I just really like how it gives you a visual of what you may be learning about (past or present), reading about ,or just dreaming about. The places are real and you can see them without really being there!