100 Essential Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers

Here is a nice collection of free web-based tools ; the authors write:

There are new web 2.0 tools appearing every day. Although some of these tools were not originally meant for use in the classroom, they can be extremely effective learning tools for today’s technology geared students and their venturesome teachers. Many of these teachers are searching for the latest products and technologies to help them find easier and efficient ways to create productive learning in their students. More and more teachers are using blogs, podcasts and wikis, as another approach to teaching. We have created a list of 100 tools we think will encourage interactivity and engagement, motivate and empower your students, and create differentiation in their learning process.

Tools are organized into the following categories:

• Interactivity
• Engagement
• Motivation
• Empowerment
• Differentiation