Fun+Web+2.0+Sites

Characteristics
Web 2.0 websites allow the user to do more than just retrieve information. They can provide [|"Network as platform"] computing, allowing users to run software applications entirely through a browser.[|[10]] Users can own the data on a Web 2.0 site and exercise control over that data.[|[11]][|[10]] These sites may have an "Architecture of participation" that encourages users to add value to the application as they use it.[|[10]][|[2]] This stands in sharp contrast to traditional websites which limit visitors to viewing and whose content can only be modified by the site's owner. Web 2.0 sites often feature a rich, user-friendly interface based on [|Ajax][|[10]][|[2]], [|Flex] or similar rich media. The sites may also have [|social-networking] aspects.[|[11]][|[10]]

Here is a [|splashcastmedia] example

Splashcast allows you to create WONDERFUL presentations that include sound, text, images, and more. Make it, edit it, then grab the code and put it on your site - just like this.


 * [|Flickr] - possibly the BEST photo sharing site on the web. Tons of mashups with it, too
 * [|Slideshare] - turn your powerpoints into flash and grab the code (See sample below)
 * [|Asterpix] - create interactive presentations and embed them. Nice! Easy, too. Likely to be blocked at school
 * [|Slide] - another cool flickr mashup with
 * code for your webpage (See example below)
 * [|Imageloop] - another very good choic
 * [|Bubbleshare] - no mashup but you can still upload pics and embed the slideshow
 * [|VuVox] - see sample below. This is a TON of fun!
 * [|Letterpop] - a VERY cool Flickr mashup to make VERY cool newsletters - [|an example]
 * [|Bubbl.us] - another great brainstorming tool
 * [|sPresent] - makes powerpoint-like displays for your web page
 * [|Skype] - free voice and video over IP. Lots of add-ons, too [|A GREAT Skype example]
 * [|Gizmo] - an alternative to Skype. You can get free computer-to-phone calls, too!
 * [|Spell with Google Maps] - an [|example]- and [|here]
 * [|Voicethread] - see [|this example]
 * Story tools - a very nice colleciton of sites for slideshows, etc
 * [|Timeline] - create a timeline automatically with an rss feed
 * [|CiteBite] - creates links DIRECTLY to selected text on a page. Very nice tool. An [|example]
 * [|Digg] - social bookmarking with a twist.
 * [|FlashEarth] - you say Google Earth isn't on your computers? Try this!
 * [|Del.icio.us] - social bookmarking. Let the WORLD find good sites for you!
 * [|Watch this to learn to use del.icio.us] (recognize the voice?)
 * [|Gapminder] - AMAZING data visualization tool - The [|Gapminder.org] site
 * [|Gabcast] - phone in your audio files right to your blog!
 * [|Jott] -allows you to phone yourself, groups of people and have it sent to email or text msg.
 * [|Jott] -allows you to phone yourself, groups of people and have it sent to email or text msg.