Interactivity

=Interactive Tools and Strategies= Create a [|WebQuest] using [|QuestGarden] WebQuests were created as an inquiry exercise by Dr. Bernie Dodge. He went on to develop QuestGarden, an interactive tool to guide the development of WebQuests. He charges $20 for a two-year subscription to Quest Garden but you can also use his guidelines and create your own in html.

[|Multimedia Tutorials] including Flash and Javascript tutorials from WebMonkey

[|Flash Tutorial for Beginners]

[|Flash tutorials]- on [|Lynda.com]- a rich source of instruction on a wide range of software applications. Some are free and others have a cost associated but it is usually very reasonable.

The Rapid Elearning Blog The Rapid E-Learning Blog shares practical tips and tricks to help you become a rapid elearning pro.It is hosted by Tom Kuhlman and even though his examples are in Articulate, you can apply the ideas to whatever tool you're using.

Online Flash Cards [|Rememberize] is a free service for creating and using flash cards

[|BlogTalk Radio] Technically this is a service for blogs to use to create free (or inexpensive) call-ins shows for their blogs, however this service can be used for educational purposes as well, such as a public discussion on a certain topic.

Educational Bookmark sharing [|Diigo] provides a service similar to delicious however they also have educational accounts where bookmarks can be shared with the entire class with relative ease.

Ning Groups: There are many Ning Groups out there for professionals to meet online and network and share battle experiences and tools. [|UMassID] - is the ning group for Students, Faculty and Alumni of the Instructional Design program at UMass Boston. Members come to network, share experiences, and help solve each other's queries. [|Classroom 2.0] - a ning group made up of educators who use web 2.0 technologies, and those who want to learn how-to. This is a very lively group from across the globe.