The internet is definitely not lacking in education web 2.0 tools that could be used in many classrooms. As I was browsing the web looking for any blogs on technology and education, I stumbled upon this great article, "The 100 Best Web 2.0 Classroom Tools Chosen By You" on the website Edudemic. One tool that really appealed to me as a future English teacher was Penzu. It's a private and secure online journal that I could have my students sign up and do some free writes on. Not only that though, there is also the Penzu Classroom app that teachers can use to manage students, create assignments, grade, and more. It looks like a very versatile app that I could easily see in an English language arts classroom.
Another web 2.0 tool that is very popular but I wish I saw more use of it in classrooms, is Skype. This awesome technology can be a great way to bring guest speakers into your classroom without having to travel. I am also a huge proponent of using Skype to collaborate with other classrooms in different countries. It's an excellent way to expose students to new cultures and ways of life, which is incredibly valuable and enriches critical thinking skills.
Also during my internet perusing, I came across this very useful aggregator, Spigot. It aggregates everything "at the intersection of learning, technology, and youth," from news, research, opinions, and info. For instance, under "research" I found a great little blog entry about the importance of Taking Risks by Steve Wheeler. I honestly could have spent hours upon hours on Spigot, and I already have it bookmarked for further investigation =)
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