Edsurge, Educlipper, Edshelf, Edutopia, Edudemic, and Graphite were also listed as go-to resources for learning about new educational technology. Most teachers prefer to use relatively simple software when doing innovative learning with their students. In order tod o these things, however, a teacher will need to be provided with the right tools like computers and other software to support their professional development. The web 2.0 tools are no longer optional, so teachers must be current with new technologies.
An interesting web 2.0 tool that I found was polldaddy. Their mission is to create surveys and polls that match your brand, budget, and vision. It is a free website that I believe would be beneficial to both the students and teachers. Teachers can use it with other faculty and staff to choose different programs and teaching methods. If everyone votes they could eliminate any problems with changes to curriculum amongst teachers.
I believe this would also be a great tool to use in the classroom with students. For instance, I could give my students a chance to vote on whether they wanted a multiple choice or short answer quiz. I think the students would really appreciate that they have such an influence on their assignments. I think they would also make better grades if they had polls that rated their understanding of the material. Conclusively, polldaddy can be used in so many ways that I believe will greatly benefit the student and teacher.

After starting the concept map assignment, I realized I had no idea on how to make one. I tried to create a bunch of text boxes but I could not figure out how to link them all to the main theme, World War I. I finally figured out how to complete it with an insert concept box. It was so much easier, it created a new box with each bullet. If I were to use this, I would most likely have my students create their own for better studying habits.