Twiducate

Twiducate is a social networking tool for schools.  It is geared for elementary and secondary teachers and students.  Twiducate allows the teacher to sign-up and create a class so that the students can use this Twitter like tool.

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Effective:  Students are often engaged using these types of tools.  They would be able to communicate to work together as well as go to links and other sources asked by the teacher(s).  Teachers could use this to open students to "real-world" by having other classes join their network. Students build on their prior knowledge to gain new learnings.

Ease of Use:  Teachers simply have to sign-up for an account and then add students.  Teachers can also have other teachers join.  It is pretty easy to use and find all of the tools.  Students login using a code rather than having to have an email.

Technology Required:  It is a web-based tool so all devices can be used.

Adaptability:  It can be used in all environments.

Cost:  It is free, but if you care to make a donation you may.

Target Audience:  It could be used with all grade levels and students.

Versatility Across the Curriculum:  This tool could be used to address many Common Core Standards in ELA.  In addition, it could be used in all subject areas to cover the material taught at each grade level.