"ResearchTools_Web2.0" by kelli_zellnerhttp://www.trailfire.com/kelli_zellner/trails/45215kelli_zellner/trails60Make Brainstorming Webs at Bubbl.ushttp://www.trailfire.com/kelli_zellner/marks/150538
  • bubbl.us lets you create, save, share, and print brainstorming webs easily online. 
  • This tool great for the beginning stages of research when you are generating ideas for an outline of a research paper or project. 
  • If you've ever used Inspiration at school and wished you had it at home, this is the tool for you!  SEE ALSO: Gliffy.com
    • ]]>    ResearchTools_Web2.0kelli_zellnerWed, 19 Sep 2007 06:43:45 -0700trailfire:markId:150538    Sticky Notes for the Web at MyStickieshttp://www.trailfire.com/kelli_zellner/marks/150540
  • Make notes to draw your attention to important parts of a Web site later.
  • Remind yourself to look deeper into a topic.
  • Warn yourself of sites that are a waste of time or of information that you need to cross reference.
    • ]]>    ResearchTools_Web2.0kelli_zellnerWed, 19 Sep 2007 05:33:41 -0700trailfire:markId:150540    keep bookmarks at del.icio.ushttp://www.trailfire.com/kelli_zellner/marks/150541
  • If you use bookmarks or favorites, this is a way to get to them ANYWHERE (not just on one computer).
  • Choose to share your bookmarks or keep them private.
  • Tag your bookmarks by subject.
    • ]]>    ResearchTools_Web2.0kelli_zellnerTue, 18 Sep 2007 12:39:59 -0700trailfire:markId:150541    Take notes, upload files, keep track of grades, and more.http://www.trailfire.com/kelli_zellner/marks/150543
  • Easily take notes using color-coding and automatic linking.
  • Link words you need to define to Wikipedia or Google for quick reference.
  • Upload files for easy access later.
  • Write a To Do list for your research to stay on track.
    • ]]>    ResearchTools_Web2.0kelli_zellnerTue, 18 Sep 2007 12:41:43 -0700trailfire:markId:150543    Google Docs & Spreadsheetshttp://www.trailfire.com/kelli_zellner/marks/150544
  • Create documents and spreadsheets online to access anywhere.
  • Work on group projects without meeting outside of school by sharing and collaborating on the same document.
  • Print to PDF.
  • Use other cool Google tools like GMail, Calendaring, and Picasa in conjunction with Google Docs to stay super-organized.
    • ]]>    ResearchTools_Web2.0kelli_zellnerWed, 19 Sep 2007 05:07:40 -0700trailfire:markId:150544    Quizlet › The End of Flashcardshttp://www.trailfire.com/kelli_zellner/marks/150545
  • Use quizlet when you've written your research and need to prepare for your presentation.
  • Make online flashcards to test yourself on key terms and ideas to memorize.
  • Generate tests and quizzes for your audience.
  • Use quizlet to study for your other classes because you're too busy with research to make flashcards and notes the old-fashioned way.
    • ]]>    ResearchTools_Web2.0kelli_zellnerTue, 18 Sep 2007 12:46:28 -0700trailfire:markId:150545    Make a breadcrumb trail with Trailfirehttp://www.trailfire.com/kelli_zellner/marks/150546
  • Use Trailfire to keep track of where you've been.
  • Use the boxes to take a few quick notes here to remind you how the site  information fits into your paper.
  • Encourage your teachers to use Trailfire to make Webquests for your class.
    • ]]>    ResearchTools_Web2.0kelli_zellnerTue, 18 Sep 2007 12:48:56 -0700trailfire:markId:150546