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This video reminds us that we all have to begin somewhere with new technology...

[|Here's a link to it on Teacher Tube]

This will take you to several good links to help you take advantage of the best of Web 2.0 including those of 2009 ACTFL TOY Toni Theisen!
Web 2.0 apps

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What to do with all of your vacation photos? I put them into videos that serve as location openers for units we will be studying that will grab the attention of my students and build interest for what is to come. Animoto is one of several that will make the video for you. All you have to do is to upload photos (they'll walk you through the very easy steps to do this) and then it comes back to you with all the bells and whistles! You can get a free basic subscription or you may choose to upgrade for a small fee if you wish to make longer videos. [|Animoto]

ANIMOTO -[| LA BELLE FRANCE vide]i ANIMOTO - [|COSTA RICA vide] [|ANIMOTO-IGUAZU FALLS]

Prezi is an alternative to the linear format of PowerPoint. I'm playing around with it but found it a way to jazz up the obligatory discussion of the syllabus.

PREZI - CLASSROOM RULES (sample) [|Prezi] media type="custom" key="4642716"