MapSkip

Using a Google map as the background, MapSkip users can add stories, photos, and sounds from all over the world. Membership is free, and it is easy to add your information to the community maps. This is a great review of MapSkip from TeachersFirst.com that includes ideas for use in the classroom. Other ideas can be found on the MapSkip blog.

MeGlobe

Meglobe is a free web client that lets you type in your own language, but sends a translated version, in near real time, specific to the native tongue of whomever you are chatting with. With Meglobe there is no such thing as 'lost in translation.'
Can you imagine the possibilities of being able to communicate with almost anyone, anywhere with no language barriers. I can't wait to try this with Chiara, my former graduate assistant who lives in Italy. Although her English is great, I'm sure it will be easier for her to communicate in her native language. Watch the tutorial below to get a better idea of how Meglobe works.

The Global Education Collaborative

The Global Education Collaborative is a community for teachers and students interested in global education. Members can contribute by adding media, conversation, and collaborative project ideas. I look forward to exploring this site for ideas and projects to use with a global curriculum.
This site was created with Ning, a tool that allows you to create your own social network on any topic. I have used Ning for TeacherPop, a social network for preservice and inservice teacher. It is super easy to set up and modify - I highly recommend it.

World Mosaic Created From 1001 Web 2.0 Logos

World Mosaic Created From 1001 Web 2.0 Logos
I though this was a fabulous site for the beginning of this blog - a literal world of Web 2.0 tools!

Welcome to World 2.0 - Web 2.0 tools for Global Education

This blog was created as a resource for teachers to share Web 2.0 tools that can be used for exploration, communication, and collaboration with students and teachers around the world.